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The event highlighted collaborative efforts to change behavior among children and families through fresh produce and nutrition education.

With a projected Honeycrisp shortfall, retailers have a good opportunity to diversify offerings, said Joel Hewitt, CMI Orchards vice president of sales.

The ProActive Recyclable RP-1000 Paper Series has earned nominations in the sustainability and technical design categories.

More than $6.5 million over the past eight months has gone into renovating the former Sun Fresh store in Kansas City, Mo.

The Rural Mainstreet Index dropped below growth neutral in December after rising in November.

Companies in Texas, Arizona, New York and California have been restricted from operating in the produce industry.

While the majority of the newly quarantined area is residential, this restriction adds 0.4 acres of commercial citrus.

USDA says VIP Marketing Inc. agreed to pay produce sellers listed in a Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act complaint and to pay a civil penalty.

The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association has been promoting potatoes health benefits, versatility and affordability.

Sanctions include barring the business and its principal operators from engaging in Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act-licensed business without approval.