Produce

An early spring in Washington State will equate to the earliest start on record for Stemilt Growers and its premium organic apricot program. Stemilt, Washington’s leading apricot grower and shipper, will begin apricot harvest on June 10th, which is nearly two weeks earlier than normal. …

A sure sign that summer is right around the corner is set to hit retail with first shipments of sweet Northwest cherries from Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers. …

Vision Produce Company announces the beginning of their La Vision Honey Dew season, first harvest was 5/12/15 and runs through Mid-June. …

The California Avocado Commission (CAC) announced the promotion of Ken Melban to Vice President of Industry Affairs. In this new position Melban will lead the Commission’s industry advocacy activities, including issues management, Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) program, production research and grower communications. …

Fresh produce packaging professional, Roger W. Gates, joins with Fresh Tech Systems, to spur new sales activity. …