Sales of fresh hass avocados remain above pre-pandemic levels, but year-over-year sales and volume have softened compared to the fresh produce sales boom at the start of COVID.

Greenhouse tomato specialist NatureSweet has submitted a request to the Department of Commerce for a "Changed Circumstance Review," which would release certain greenhouse-grown specialty tomatoes from coverage under the 2019 Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico.

The Cold Hardy Citrus Association (CHCA), a collaborative group of more than 75 growers, handlers, processors and allied businesses, with groves and packing facilities throughout the Florida Panhandle, Eastern Alabama and Southern Georgia, will debut its newly created regional brand—Sweet Valley Citrus—at the New York Produce Show on Dec. 15.

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and North American Blueberry Council (NABC) have named Amanda Griffin vice president of engagement and education.

Envy apples, the best-selling premium apple brand, is positioning itself as “The Ultimate Holiday Apple” this season.

Fresh berry category leader California Giant Berry Farms has launched a new website and redesigned its clamshell label.

 Ocean Mist Farms, the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in the United States, has named Jeff Hutterer director of value-added sales and Christa Schuck sales representative.

Kiwifruit specialist Zespri will attend the New York Produce Show Dec. 13-16. It will be the company’s first appearance at a show since the beginning of the COVID pandemic.