This week's highlights

	“The temperature contrasts in the mountains helps make our blueberries unique” The Peruvian blueberry season is set to start in August and will run through January. The weather…
	California cherry growers assess rain damage Following a rainy early start to the week, California cherry growers are assessing how much damage…
	Washington cherries seeing increased competition in Chinese market Washington cherry harvest is scheduled to kick off around June 1 with the earlier varieties. With…
	California almonds see sharp drop in pricing Supplies of 2019-2020 California almonds will likely significantly carry over into the 2020-2021…
	The successful citrus campaign helping to grow export numbers A successful marketing campaign in the United States has helped an Australian fresh produce company…
	“Delivering value to the onion industry through increased production, cost reductions and improved product quality” While everyone is going through unprecedented times and situations, Elisam (powered by Ellips onion…
	"We’ve rearranged our distribution patterns to help those in need during the pandemic” Race-West is a grower shipper distributor focusing on four core commodities, potatoes, onions,…
	North American companies confirm COVID-19 cases, take swift action to prevent spread Cases of COVID-19 have occurred in produce companies in the US and in Canada. Divine Flavor, who…
	“We see an opportunity to reach a broader audience” Mastronardi Produce is one of the companies exhibiting at the United Fresh virtual trade show next…
	Canadian government sues Washington farms over infringement of cherry patent In a lawsuit, the Canadian government claims its patent for a cherry cultivar was infringed upon by…
	Table grapes help build and maintain healthy immune system The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a refocus on building and maintaining a healthy immune system.…
	"This technology resulted in a 45% longer shelf life with our honeydew melons" Hazel Technologies Inc., a USDA-funded technology company delivering new technology solutions for…
	New Super Cherry™: the biggest cherries on the tree Superfresh Growers® announced the arrival of Super Cherry™, the biggest cherries on the tree. They…
	Georgia sees strong peach crop Georgia is welcoming a healthy supply of its peaches this season. “We’ve got a good supply of…
	“Producers can’t get the product into the market” The Peruvian strawberry harvest in the coastal region is set to start in July, and the coastal…