- California farmer Cesar Mora gives away over 100,000 pounds of nectarines due to a legal dispute preventing him from selling them.
- The lawsuit involves Giumarra Brothers Fruit Co., which claims exclusive rights to the 'Monalise' white nectarine variety, alleging Mora breached contracts by selling to other packers.
- Fruit patents are increasingly common, allowing breeders to collect royalties, exemplified by past cases like the SweeTango apple.
- Mora accuses Giumarra of unfair practices, including discarding fruit and violating contract terms by selling to Taiwan, while Giumarra disputes these claims.