South Texas produce growers braced for freezing weather as a cold front moved southward heading into the Valentine’s Day weekend.

Dante Galeazzi, CEO of the Texas International Produce Association, said Feb. 11 that growers in the technically sub-tropical southernmost tip of Texas were expecting to face temperatures in the high 20s late on Feb. 15 going into Feb. 16.

Galeazzi noted that the duration of the cold would be critically important to how much damage could be inflicted on the crops.

He said McAllen-area temperatures were in the 50s on Feb. 11. There was drizzle on that day. If

The U.S. International Trade Commission determined that fresh, chilled or frozen blueberries are not being imported into the United States in such increased quantities as to be a substantial cause of serious injury, or the threat of serious injury, to the domestic industry producing an article like or directly competitive with the imported article.

The determination was made in the context of an investigation initiated Sept. 29, 2020 at the request of the U.S. Trade Representative. The commission’s determination resulted from a 5-0 vote. As a result, the investigation will end and the

As the trend has shown for the past 11 months, things are a little different this year, and Viva Fresh’s Aggies for Fresh is no exception. The popular partnership with DMA Solutions is back for the sixth year to virtually connect industry professionals to Texas A&M students.

“Whether in-person or remote, our industry will continue fostering and recruiting talent for the next generation of our workforce,” said Dante Galeazzi, president and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association. “Despite the changes to this year’s expo and program, I’m pleased that we could find creative solutions

The Giant Co. announced a new partnership as part of its continued commitment to sustainable retailing and healing the planet. Online grocery customers can now access an easy-to-use environmental and social impact rating system powered by HowGood.

“Our new partnership with HowGood reinforces our commitment to healing the planet — whether it’s through greater product transparency or reducing waste,” said Manuel Haro, vice president of strategy and communications, The Giant Co. “We continue to explore opportunities throughout The Giant Co.’s entire operation to do what we can to further lessen

Calavo Growers Inc., a global leader in the avocado and value-added fresh food industries, has announced changes to enhance the organizational structure within the company’s operations department. Under the leadership of CEO Jim Gibson, Calavo is working to synergize all segments of the business by creating a “one-company vision”, wherein Calavo and its subsidiary, Renaissance Food Group, join forces to optimize and elevate the Calavo name.

“Through the merging of our internal divisions, we are able to leverage the legacy and expertise of the Calavo brand with the innovation and influence of

Essential workers employed by California cantaloupe growers are among some of the first front-line food workers to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the state that grows the majority of our nation’s fruits and vegetables.

“We’re so thankful to be able to offer our workers these life-saving vaccines,” said Garrett Patricio of Westside Produce Co., a cantaloupe harvesting, packing and shipping company located in Firebaugh, CA. “Farmworkers are just one of the many groups who need and want to be vaccinated and we urge federal and state leaders to get more shots in more arms of more workers as quickly