Fresh apple shippers on Jan. 1 had almost 92 million bushels (42 pounds) in fresh and controlled-atmosphere storage, a 16% drop than at the same time in early 2018.

Fyffes started a program in Honduras in 2016 that distributes school supplies to farm workers’ children, giving incentives for academic growth.

AUSTIN, Texas — With a focus on local and regional food procurement, Local Crate Meals is expanding distribution of its fresh and seasonal meal kits, the founder and CEO told the audience at the Potato Expo 2019.

Greens company WP Rawl is launching a new campaign with the new year, targeting the full range of consumers, with attention to baby boomers and millennials.

The Food and Drug Administration on Jan. 15 plans to start inspections of high-risk food facilities, which include leafy green processing plants, using mostly unpaid furloughed employees.

Chilean grape production started slowly but picked up steadily this year.