HarvestHold Fresh approved for commercial use in California

- General News
Verdant Technologies, a trailblazer in agricultural technology and crop protection, today announced that the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has approved HarvestHold Fresh for use on a wide array of fruits and vegetables.

Black Box Intelligence evaluates early impact of California’s fast food wage hike

- Analysis
California’s recent minimum wage hike, from $16 to $20 per hour, has caused quite a stir in the industry. While some brands have closed their doors, others have hiked prices to cope.

T&T Supermarkets to expand into California

- Retail
T&T Supermarket Inc., Canada's favorite Asian grocery retailer is announcing the opening of their first store in California at the Westgate Center, 1600 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, set to open Fall 2025.

California to begin slightly smaller 2024 pear crop

- General News
In comparison to last year’s crop, Bartletts are expected to see an 18 percent decrease in production, while other pear varieties are projected to be down by 16 percent

Divine Flavor to extend grape program into California

- General News
Grape grower-shipper, Divine Flavor, in collaboration with Niabell Farms, announced they will expand their offerings of table grapes from California for the first time starting this July.

Vallarta Supermarkets expands in California

- Retail
Announced today, Vallarta Supermarkets is continuing to expand within California with its newest store opening in Watsonville, which marks the company's first location within Santa Cruz County.

CDPR Report: 97% of fruits and vegetables tested in California are free of illegal pesticide residues

- General News
Newly released California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) data show that 97% of fresh fruit and vegetable samples collected and tested contain no illegal pesticide residue.

GrubMarket reports year one progress of ‘Sustainable California’ initiative

- General News
In early 2023, GrubMarket announced its groundbreaking Sustainable California initiative, which aims to bolster agricultural sustainability and promote stronger food systems throughout California by engaging in meaningful endeavors like planting trees and supporting local farmers to obtain organic certification.

Bee Sweet releases Heirloom Navel oranges

- General News
Bee Sweet Citrus has released Heirloom Navels, a selection of California’s oldest and most established Navel varieties

Bee Sweet offers specialty citrus for New Year

- General News
Bee Sweet Citrus has an assortment of specialty citrus for shoppers aiming to incorporate fresh produce into their New Year’s resolutions