This week's highlights

	How did participants experience PMA’s virtual Fresh Summit? Last week, PMA organized a virtual Fresh Summit for the first time in seven decades. The event drew…
	Peak of the Peruvian blueberry season now underway The Peruvian blueberry season started off a few months ago and the exported volumes suggest that it…
	Florida anticipates solid citrus season The citrus season is getting underway in Florida with solid supplies. “Volume is very good. We’re…
	There could be a gap in fruit supply out of Chile this coming season One of the world's leading refrigerated container leasing companies says the COVID-19 pandemic…
	“We are reaching our strategic goal of becoming a year-round player” Throughout the pandemic, the produce industry has seen ups and downs, has found challenges and…
	“We are very fortunate to have such a great apple variety” It’s mid-October which signifies the start of Envy’s™ North America apple harvest and growers are…
	OVERVIEW GLOBAL MUSHROOM MARKET With the start of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, the demand for mushrooms is on the rise again;…
	Mexico is ready to retaliate if the US imposes tariffs on its blueberries If the International Trade Commission’s investigation determines that the US should impose tariffs…
	Good US demand for Semil variety of Tropical Avocados While the Dominican Republic produces their Tropical Avocados year-round, the Semil variety of this…
	“Our organic apple program is our flagship” In a few weeks, Rainier Fruit’s organic apple harvest will finish off with the Pink Lady variety.…
	“Consumers have been demanding higher-quality and premium berries” While the Mexican season for blueberries and raspberries started a few weeks ago, October is the…
	California table grape harvest moving steadily to December conclusion Under sunny fall skies the harvest of table grapes continues in the San Joaquin Valley, moving…
	PMA welcomes six industry leaders to PMA Board of Directors Produce Marketing Association will welcome 6 new industry leaders to the PMA Board of Directors on…
	“We need to focus on a sustainable crop protection solution for everyone” The demand for organic produce has continued to grow and expand in the last decade, driven by…
	Around the World in Fresh Produce: international challenges and opportunities 2020 has proved to be a year like no other and via the PMA’s Fresh Summit session, Around the World…
	Mixed reports on foodservice lettuce demand Movement on foodservice lettuce continues to be a mixed bag. “Some segments, particularly the…