For the past five years, Weis-Buy Farms Inc., located in Fort Myers, FL, has placed a strong emphasis on developing its overall programs for fresh fruits and vegetables. “Our efforts have borne fruition,” Owner Chuck Weisinger told The Produce News. “This year in the fall we will add mini-cukes and Roma tomatoes to our import base.

As March was coming to an end, the Mexican onion deal was winding down, which is very good news for South Texas onion growers and shippers.

With a dry, brown mountain location as a backdrop on Wednesday, April 1, California Governor Jerry Brown announced mandatory water restrictions on cities and towns across the state designed to reduce water usage by 25 percent.

Most people know Seald Sweet International for citrus. But the company and its global partner Univeg have made major moves in grape and tree fruit markets. Seald Sweet's Chris DeSana recently talked with Sarah Hoxie about the upcoming Mexican grape deal.

CHARLESTON, SC — They set up in the predawn darkness at 5 a.m. and 41 degrees. After the starter’s pistol went off at 8 a.m., they handed out 33,600 cups of watermelon chunks to a steady stream of runners and spectators at the 38th annual Cooper River Bridge Run, a 10K run and walk event held March 28. At around noon, as the last of the walkers streamed past the finish line, they gave out their last watermelon cups under signs proclaiming, “Watermelon Fuels Athletes.”

After much research and experimentation, TransFresh Corp., based in Salinas, CA, has found that its new Tectrol Storage Solutions for fresh blueberries has gained traction from the buyer and shipper communities, and is offering extended shelf life for blueberries.