The recent California Navel orange season will go down in history as one of the worst ever outside of a major freeze year, the California Citrus Mutual (CCM) has said. The association said the market was facing “a series of challenges” as the 2018-19 season kicked off last year. These included trade issues and low […]
Fresh fruit has been a status symbol since time immemorial. The Greek god of excess, Dionysus, is often depicted swathed in grapes. Southern mansions are graced by pineapples, a symbol of hospitality. Pomegranates, figs, apples, pears, peaches: You name it, it probably represents fertility, beauty, abundance or even immortality. Now it seems to be an […]
By Alan Dorich, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Media Limoneira Co. has a 125-year legacy of bringing quality produce to the market. But this would not be possible without its team of experienced people, President and CEO Harold Edwards says. Thanks to its low turnover rate, “I’m retiring people who have worked with the company for […]
