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It’s the peak of the summer season, and business seems to be heating up for many Michigan produce distributors.

The company has voluntarily recalled guacamole products sold at Lunds and Byerlys due to potential contamination with Listeria.

Mediterranean, Queensland and Tau fruit fly quarantines have been lifted while the state keeps its Oriental fruit fly quarantine in place.

A new online grocery market share analysis shows sales continue to shift away from supermarkets and toward Walmart as households search for more savings.

The modification consolidates geographic districts under the marketing order and reapportions committee membership among producers and handlers.

Mica Hider has joined the International Fresh Produce Association as its political affairs and action director.

Retailers overwhelmingly cited fresh departments when asked about 2024 priorities, according to the 26-page report released at FMI’s FreshForward event in San Diego.

Portions of Hillsborough and Sarasota counties, both located on the west coast of Florida, received over 10 inches of rainfall, according to a USDA crop progress report.

Average spot rates for refrigerated trucks are up slightly compared with year-ago levels, according to data collected by the USDA.

Berry grower and processor Agrifruit says the collaboration with the mango and avocado producer and distributor aims to create efficiencies and grow both businesses.