Vegetables
Processed products, online sales spur success
The gentle curving of Lake Huron around the Thumb region of Michigan puts Port Austin on the tip of a peninsula, and summer tourism is big. “A lot of people from the metro Detroit area... more »
2018 Michigan asparagus crop biggest in a decade; processing price even
The year after a productive season, Michigan asparagus growers will keep their prices for processing asparagus locked in. Growers met March 14 with researchers, educators, handlers and industry officials at Oceana Asparagus Day in New... more »
Sen. Rubio, colleagues defend US growers, administration
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, R-Florida, along with his colleagues, released on March 13 statements addressing criticism by a group of lawmakers and industry groups on the Trump Administration’s decision to immediately terminate a suspension agreement... more »
Romaine Task Force issues labeling advisory update
The California Leafy Green Marketing Agreement (LGMA) has shared an update from the Grower-Shipper Association of Central California: A work group within the Romaine Task Force has updated the voluntary packaging labeling guidance for romaine lettuce.... more »
Tour de Fresh announces route, fundraiser beneficiaries
Tour de Fresh, presented by the California Giant Foundation, is excited to announce the new 2019 route for the sixth annual charity event funding salad bars in schools. The ride will take place this fall... more »
Fox Solutions expands regional sales team
Leading equipment supplier Fox Solutions recently hired Thomas Summers as a new California based regional sales representative. Summers brings nearly 30 years of industry experience and an extensive background in packaging equipment sales, service and... more »
California Giant Berry Farms create store-finder webpage for consumers
California Giant Berry Farms recently added a new software tool within their website helping shoppers to find California Giant brand berries at nearby stores. The new product locator widget allows shoppers to simply enter their zip code... more »
Carrot nitrate content could soar in late season
That last nitrogen fertilizer application before carrot harvest is thought to benefit yield, strengthen tops for harvest and possibly reduce susceptibility to foliar disease. It can also increase nitrate levels in the harvested carrots with... more »
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