The Western Cape Citrus Producers Forum, based in Citrusdal, South Africa, has an extensive summer citrus program that includes clementines, Navel oranges, Cara Cara oranges, Midknight oranges and Star Ruby grapefruit.

PRO*ACT, a leading distributor of fresh produce based in Monterey, CA, has promoted ANTHONY MOLINARO to vice president of client services.

Consumers and retailers will get a bonus from Vidalia, GA, this year.

Torrential rains in the early part of the Vidalia onion season led to a widespread outbreak of seed stem that reduced volume and led to a poor first half. But from May 1 on, blue skies, hot temperatures and steady winds were the order of the day, resulting in a in a bumper crop of excellent quality onions that will keep promotable volumes available through Labor Day.

Datepac, a leading date packer based in Yuma, AZ, announced the addition of two key executives to its management team.

John Haydock was named vice president of global sales, with responsibility of leading global sales efforts during a time of significant growth for the company.

Proof that the apple really doesn’t fall far from the tree: U.S. soccer star and Rochester, NY, native Abby Wambach has signed on with the New York Apple Association as celebrity ambassador for New York state apples.

20/20 Produce Sales Inc. and New Mexico-based Billy The Kid Produce announced a strategic partnership designed to move top-quality onions into the national marketplace. “Their farming practices are impeccable, and year after year they continue to turn out the best onions from the New Mexico growing region,” said Tom Wason, 20/20 Produce’s managing partner.