SACRAMENTO -- Continuing its outreach to members and others in the industry, the United Fresh Produce Association held five town hall meetings in California the week of March 5-9, stretching from Yorba Linda in the southern part of the state to Sacramento in Northern California.

Ken Patterson (Photo courtesy of Island Grove Ag Products)

Ken Patterson believes the Florida blueberry business is about

By all accounts the Ataulfo variety mango is a great piece of fruit. It has a creamy interior and is free of the fibrous texture that is common among its red mango siblings. It also has a very sweet taste and its smaller size — meaning more mangos per carton — allows for some great promotions at retail.

A mouth-watering display of tropical fruits including starfruit, papaya, pineapple and jackfruit.

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