Jacobs Farm Del Cabo Kicks Off Organic Holiday Herb Program

November 5, 2020 Jacobs Farm del Cabo

With the start of the holiday season and Thanksgiving fast approaching, Jacobs Farm del Cabo’s holiday herb program is in full swing. In preparation, the company is now shipping its popular organic Poultry and Holiday Herb Mixes and their full line of fresh, organic, culinary herb packs.

CMI Orchards Recognized as 2020 Washington Apple Education Foundation Volunteer Organization of the Year

November 5, 2020 CMI Orchards

CMI Orchards has been announced as the 2020 Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) Volunteer Organization of the Year. Annually, the non-profit WAEF recognizes an organization for their efforts to make a difference through volunteerism. The award was presented during a ceremony at the CMI headquarters on Wednesday.

MountainKing Steps Up Production of Small Varieties as Industry-Wide Packing Capacity Issues Loom

November 5, 2020 MountainKing Potatoes

MountainKing Potatoes is doubling down on efforts to fill orders of its smaller-sized varieties as retailers brace for packing capacity issues due to a recently authorized fourth round of purchases for the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program, continued consumer stockpiling during COVID and an increased demand for in-home cooking during the holidays.

Unifrutti Group Acquires Oranfrizer, Italy’s Main Producer of Blood Oranges

November 5, 2020 The Carlyle Group

Unifrutti Group, one of the leading global players in the production, marketing and distribution of high-quality fresh fruit, has acquired a 92% stake in Oranfrizer, Italy’s leading producer of blood oranges, sold as fruit or in juice.

USDA Authorizes Importation of Cold-Treated Citrus Fruit from South Africa into All U.S. Ports of Entry

November 5, 2020 USDA APHIS

After careful review, APHIS scientists determined that citrus fruit from South Africa, which is cold treated in transit, can safely enter all U.S. ports of entry without increasing the risk of introducing the false coddling moth or other pests of concern.