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Annual volumes of Peruvian avocados exported to the U.S. have trended upward — from 20 million pounds in 2011-12 to a peak of 142 million in 2014-15, with record volumes expected this season.
President Donald Trump has directed U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to put together a list of another $200 billion of Chinese goods to subject to tariffs.
A new television advertisement from the U.S. Apple Association and Farmers for Free Trade calls on President Trump to end the trade war and support free trade.
Village Farms has a new packaging plan for six of its snacking tomatoes.
The incoming chairwoman’s background could really shake things up on the board of the United Fresh Produce Association.
While fresh cranberries are spared, for now, the European Union is imposing a 25% retaliatory tariff on U.S. cranberry juice concentrate imports beginning June 22.
Campbell Soup Co. is in talks to sell its fresh foods business to a group of investors led by former Bolthouse Farms CEO Jeff Dunn, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Nearly 40 students interested in the produce industry will experience Fresh Summit with career ambassadors this year at what will be the busiest event ever for the Center for Growing Talent.
Participating retailers in 30 states are contributing a percentage of sales from selected volumes of Vidalia onions to provide college scholarships to support future farmers and agriculture professionals.
Calgary, Alberta-based Thomas Fresh is raising funds for breast cancer research with sales of its “Think Pink” labeled onions.
California kiwifruit growers and handlers will see a lower assessment rate under a new proposal from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Touting a new mushroom-based meatless product, Avondale, Pa.-based To-Jo Mushrooms, Inc. has launched the Pulled Port product line.
Loudon, N.H.-based Lef Farms has introduced a new blend of baby red and green leaf lettuce called Fusion.
The Falls Church, Va.-based U.S. Apple Association is launching its 2018-19 Apples4Ed grant program for schools.
Celebrating their record of success, 16 commodity groups and marketing orders participated Sept. 26 in what was called the inaugural Agriculture Promotion Groups’ Educational Showcase.
Fresh Solutions Network, the creators of Side Delights potatoes, is launching two new additions to its Flavorables line.
Zespri has got its sights set on another Best of Show PMA Island Booth award after a winning booth at last year’s expo.
Two champion peach pie bakers have won high honors from the New Jersey Peach Promotion Council.
Delta, B.C.-based Village Farms raised more than $10,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society with the Run for the Cure event.
Pompano Beach, Fla.-based Sol Group is investing in Central American growing communities through sales of Fair Trade certified melons.
A new video series from USA Pears/Pear Bureau Northwest gives consumers a close up look at the work and the beauty of the pear harvest.
A man from Cameron, Texas, faces three counts of forgery after cashing in checks from the sale of someone else’s cattle.
Competing for online grocery shoppers is a dominant trend for leading Chicago retailers.
Chicago-based Agrow Fresh Produce Co. is introducing a new steam bag for petite potatoes, said Ed Romanelli, vice president of sales and marketing.
Mexican avocado exports to the U.S. will remain strong in 2018-19, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The relaunch of the Autumn Glory apple was the most literal kind of product launch you could have.
Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference organizers are offering full registration to growers who faced substantial losses from Hurricane Michael, making it easier for them to attend the annual show.
Mother Nature’s unpredictable ways have increased the importance of having geographic diversity in sourcing lemons.