The Citrus Committee of ASOEX, the fruit exporters association of Chile, released its estimate for the 2023 season, projecting global exports of 345,000 tons. This represents a significant increase across all categories from 2022, when Chile was negatively impacted by climatic factors, logistical issues and rising freight costs. Citrus exports in 2022 were consequently down by 32 percent.

Instacart has agreed to pay $46.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed in 2019 seeking restitution for California workers improperly classified as independent contractors instead of employees.

The proposed judgment against Instacart, which was filed with the San Diego Superior Court, covers approximately 308,000 individuals who worked for the grocery delivery service from September 2015 through December 2020. The restitution funds will be divided based on the number of hours each individual worked over that time period.

G&R Farms, a third-generation Vidalia onion grower in southeast Georgia, partnered with the American Cornhole Organization. The promotion includes the Acing Summer Flavors cookbook and will culminate in an online showcase of athlete profiles at ACO’s Go the Distance Festival being held at the Field of Dreams in Dyersville, IA, in August.  

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association announced Colin Chapdelaine as the 2023-24 CPMA chair following his appointment during the board meeting held concurrently with the 2023 CPMA Convention & Trade Show.

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With warmer weather in the forecast, Litehouse is celebrating National Salad Month (May) with its latest Litehouse in the House campaign centered around salads — the unofficial food of the season according to 43 percent of consumers who say summer is the best time to eat salads.

Litehouse said its dressings are as versatile as they are delicious. Summertime must-haves from Litehouse include Homestyle Ranch Dressing & Dip, Caesar Dressing and Coleslaw Dressing.