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Farmer Gives Away 125,000 Lbs of Nectarines Amid Lawsuit
1 Jul
Summary
- A farmer is giving away over 125,000 pounds of nectarines.
- The farmer is involved in an ongoing legal dispute with an ag corporation.
- The trial between the farmer and Giumarra is scheduled for July 15.
A third-generation Reedley farmer, Cesar Mora, is currently giving away an estimated 125,000 pounds of white flesh nectarines. This initiative stems from a legal dispute with the Giumarra Brothers Fruit Company, a major produce supplier.
Mora claims Giumarra engaged in unfair business practices, leading him to stop supplying them and market his nectarines elsewhere. Giumarra subsequently sued Mora for breach of contract. The legal case is ongoing, with a trial date set for July 15.
Instead of letting the current harvest go to waste, Mora decided to distribute the fruit for free. Thousands of people have visited his orchard to collect the nectarines, expressing their desire to prevent food waste.
Giumarra stated they remain committed to their growers and will comment further as appropriate regarding the ongoing litigation.
