Georgia has seen lots of rain and sunshine recently and the expert eyes of grower-shippers say the weather has been favorable for crops.

“The signs that crops are looking good are something you know after 35 years of doing what I do,” said Calvert Cullen, co-owner of Northampton Growers.

TUCSON, AZ — A new concept for moving produce across the country was explored April 29 during an event at the port of Tucson, here. The gathering drew an estimated 400 attendees and was co-hosted by the port of Tucson and the Tucson International Airport.

Green Giant Fresh, based in Salinas, CA, rolled out its new Cauliflower Crumbles in United States and Canada, offering consumers a convenient new way to enjoy cauliflower.

The national finals for the 2015 USA Pears “Pear Excellence” Canadian Culinary Student Competition were held on Tuesday, April 14, at École des métiers de la restauration et du tourisme de Montréal.

The American Culinary Federation announced that Red Sun Farms is the latest organization to pledge its support to ACF Culinary Team USA, the official representative for the United States in major international culinary competitions.

The United States Department of Agriculture has announced the results from the National Mango Board’s continuation referendum, showcasing a whopping 91 percent of mango industry members who voted were in favor. The continuation referendum took place April 6-17, and it allowed eligible mango industry members to vote on the continuation of the NMB and its efforts to increase mango consumption in the United States.