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"Fruit is rotting on the docks, sales are being canceled by the customer and our industry has slowed its harvesting so as not to place matured fruit into the marketplace," state a press release from California Citrus Mutual, the Exeter-based trade association representing about 2,200 California citrus growers. …

The National Mango Board (NMB) is inviting mango industry leaders to step forward and participate in the nominations process to become a board member. Board members have the chance to contribute in shaping the future and direction of the NMB in upcoming years. The NMB is currently seeking nominations for six board members positions to serve a three-year term beginning on January 2016. The positions currently open include two importers in District I, one first handler, one domestic producer and two foreign producers. Candidates must meet certain requirements to be eligible and be willing to serve the mango industry by fulfilling board member roles and responsibilities. …

Tasteful Selections is educating current and future customers alike about the benefits of the product line with the Small potatoes. Big opportunities. campaign, which reinforces Tasteful Selections position as the potato categorys most innovative leader. …

Hand-picked green beans in a user-friendly bag are slated to soon be on the shelves in select North American chains. The new variable-weight packaging featuring Ta-De Produce’s new El Rey label is especially- designed to answer the market’s need for convenience, safety and shelf life. …

Giumarra is pleased to introduce the first year of limited commercial production for its exclusive, extra-sweet Nature’s Partner DulceVida line of red apricots and white, black, and yellow nectarines. …