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San Antonio-based NatureSweet has launched its NatureSweet Dulce Italiano Sweet Peppers.
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The inflation forecast for food has been raised by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
As a challenging year draws to a close, the United Fresh Produce Association is asking members should look to the challenges of 2021 and support the organization’s charitable efforts.
Shipments of Mexican produce to the U.S. increased at a double-digit rate in the second quarter this year, a transportation report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture reveals.
By improving transparency and communication, the Centers for Disease Control can improve efforts to identify and respond to foodborne illness, according to a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
The import share of U.S. domestic fresh fruit disappearance declined slightly in 2019, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Kennett Square, Pa.-based Manfredi Cold Storage & Distribution Inc. has started construction of a 100,000-square-foot cold storage, packing and cross-docking facility in New Jersey.
The Organic Trade Association has established an Organic Produce Council, designed to unify the diverse views of the industry and address ongoing challenges.
U.S. Fresh blueberries, dates, grapefruit and sweet potatoes are among U.S. agricultural products have been hit with 25% retaliatory tariffs by the European Union in mid-November.