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Karen Ross has been re-appointed as secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Updating dietary advice for the first time since 2007, Health Canada has embraced the half-a-plate image for fruits and vegetables as a core element of the Canada Food Guide.

More people are putting this cruciferous vegetable into their carts and onto their plates.

News coverage is ramping up about the potential effects on perishable imports caused by the government shutdown.

Vegetable grower Uesugi Farms, which is facing court claims of non-payment for produce, is closing.

The California Fresh Fruit Association’s annual meeting will feature speakers on issues affecting debate on the global economy and immigration.

The Produce Marketing Association is seeking nominations for the PMA 2019 Science & Technology Circle of Excellence award.

Jacob Jordan, a December graduate of Texas A&M University, has joined Lone Star Citrus Growers, Mission, Texas, as a sales assistant, said Trent Bishop, vice president of sales.

As consumers set out to eat healthier, more and more organic produce seems to be popping up on supermarket shelves.

Organic fruits and vegetables typically have failed to make a significant inroad to the foodservice segment, but there are a few exceptions, and some suppliers are optimistic about future foodservice business.