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The story of Vidalia onions comes to national television in a two-part special airing April 12 and April 19.

The USDA is seeking nominees for 10 grower members and 10 alternate members for the Citrus Administrative Committee.

The USDA is seeking public input on modifying the membership structure of the South Texas Onion Committee.

With over 100 attendees focused on trade issues, the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas concluded its Spring Policy Summit in late March.

The Canadian greenhouse grower said promotional strategies around its new Sweet S’naps peppers include high-graphic displays, shipping cartons and packaging to reinforce snackability.

The program offers enhanced benefits, including double points earning, automatic cash off and personalized deals for Albertsons Cos.’ 38 million loyalty members across its stores.

This summer, Mission Produce says it will be sourcing avocados from California, Mexico and vertically integrated farms in Peru — and mangoes primarily from Mexico, with supplemental volume from Guatemala and Nicaragua.

Rawls Neville has worked with G&R Farms since 2015 in a storage and packing relationship through his previous businesses.

Apeel says it has significantly reduced food waste and its associated environmental impacts with its plant-based technology that creates a natural protective shield around produce.

The marketer doesn’t anticipate any gaps in its California cherry supply this season, says Chris Kurylo, vice president of strategic business development.