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California table grape production is seeing a “new normal” of 100 million-plus box crops, according to the California Table Grape Commission.

The world’s largest retailer will now let shipments of food and other products arrive at regional distribution centers one day early, a reverse from Walmart’s previous stance.

Mastronardi Produce is opening a sixth greenhouse in the U.S., with a 20-acre facility in Wapakoneta, Ohio.

Produce industry organizations commended suppliers July 9 for coming together to protest the new 90-day payment policy Kroger intended to implement across its business.

Danone is considering a sale of Earthbound Farm, the organic produce processor and distributor it acquired in 2016.

Canadian retailer Loblaw Cos. Ltd. is signaling a huge commitment to local growers, pledging to spend $150 million more each year by 2025, buying local produce and curtailing imports when possible.

Urban Picnik salad meals, now available at retailers in Quebec where the company is based, is branching out across Canada, with distribution to grocery and convenience stores – and an eye on U.S. expansion.

Naturipe Farms is seeing peak supplies of strawberries from California.

It’s officially pumpkin spice latte season — Dunkin’ Donuts starts serving the iconic fall drink Aug. 27, and Starbucks starts the next day — which means thoughts will be turning to pumpkins.

SUN VALLEY, Idaho — University of Idaho researchers are working with Walmart to look at the reasons behind rejected or downgraded potato loads at the chain’s distribution centers.