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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

Pollution increases heat-related farmworker danger

- Analysis
Official statistics greatly underreport heat-related deaths among farmworkers in California’s San Joaquin Valley, according to a study by Inside Climate News.

California Avocado Commission names new agency of record

- General News
The California Avocado Commission (CAC) announces that it has selected Curious Plot as its new agency of record

Groundwater regulation: The ins and outs

- Analysis
The New York Times article on water conservation in California’s Pajaro Valley, which I discussed in a previous column, is worth more discussion