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Rio Rico, Ariz.-based Ciruli Brothers is aiming for a 10% increase in its volume of Mexican produce this year, said Chris Ciruli, chief operating officer.

Washington Tree Fruit Association President Jon DeVaney talks about state legislation’s affect on the fresh produce industry there and what that could mean for the rest of the country.

Vice President of Customer Experience Bob Bechtel will retire in March after a 45-year career with the grocery chain. The company says its director of omnichannel will succeed him.

It can be difficult to forecast with certainty what the Southern California strawberry crop will look like in winter, but as of early this year, grower-shippers were predicting ample supplies of good-quality berries.

Imports of Mexican tomatoes through all U.S. ports totaled $2.49 billion from January through November 2023, up 1% from calendar year 2022 imports of $2.48 billion, up 5% from $2.38 billion in 2020.

The Portland, Ore.-based company says the new name — Pacific Coast Fresh Co. — better reflects the company’s evolution and current offerings.

Driscoll’s says the limited-availability packaging can be found at select retailers while supplies last.

New research shows that foodborne pathogens such as Listeria can persist in packinghouses when biofilms attach to the food’s surface and create a shield over the pathogen.