February 12, 2021
Village Farms reports their Spring greenhouse grown crop of tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers is looking fantastic in their northern most Canadian locations of British Columbia and Ontario. Currently planted are their exclusive specialty tomatoes, including Heavenly Villagio Marzano, Cabernet Estate Reserve, Cherry No 9, Maverick Mix, Lip Smackn’ Grape, Lorabella Blossom and Mini Sensations, that will all begin to be harvested as soon as March. Sinfully Sweet Campari, Juicy Beefsteaks, Delectable TOV, Savory Roma, Exquisite Heirloom tomatoes, as well as, Sweet Bells peppers, Scrumptious Mini cucumbers, and Luscious Long English cucumbers will all be vine-ripened and ready to ship from these locations.
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North Carolina Food and Nutrition Services participants can purchase groceries online using their Electronic Benefit Transfer cards through Instacart.com or the Instacart mobile app, providing access to an additional authorized online EBT retailer, Food Lion. This flexibility will allow participants to buy food while promoting social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and will help families with transportation and mobility barriers.
February 12, 2021
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 commission will not recommend a remedy to President Biden.
February 12, 2021
Richmond, VA . . . Magic Sun, a leading grower of greenhouse conventional and organic tomatoes, is seeing a strong upward trend for tomatoes as the fresh produce market continues to adapt to changes caused by COVID. With 180 acres of greenhouses in central Mexico, Magic Sun has the critical mass and experience to keep pace with increased demand and ability to partner with retailers.
As a result of its ongoing market review and planning process, Magic Sun continues to expand operations to build on its retail programs both in terms of overall volume and varietal mix. For the current growing season, greenhouse acreage was increased by 10% from the previous year. It also expanded the commitment to offer its full line of conventional and organic varieties on a year-round basis.