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The addition of lemons to the Florida citrus landscape did not slow the drop seen across the state.

Almond prices dropped by about 50 cents a pound after USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released an objective estimate of 3 billion pounds.

Nathan Pumplin, CEO of Norfolk Healthy Produce, the company behind the Empress Purple Tomato, a bioengineered tomato “packed with antioxidants,” thinks the time is right for GMOs.

In recognition of Hunger Action Month, Albertsons Companies Foundation awards grants to five community organizations; customers are invited to join the fight against hunger.

Beginning in January 2026, Mexican avocados will need to be certified deforestation-free to be exported out of the country.

While some grower-packers still use paper forms for warehouse management, Lawrence Mallia of Inteligistics says many fresh produce industry businesses look to technology to help become compliant.

The company says the move unlocks its ability to meet the strong demand for high-quality ripe avocados and mangoes in Florida with improved quality and efficiency.

Michigan’s potato industry has benefited from research partnerships with MSU’s AgBioResearch program, but funding cuts and delays have hit hard.

He brings over 20 years of experience to his new role as vice president of sales and marketing at the Columbus, Ohio-based produce distributor and fresh-cut processor.

As SNAP households possibly stretch tighter budgets this fall, positioning produce as both affordable and exciting could help retailers maintain — and even grow — connections with these important consumers.