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Ending a long-standing tomato suspension agreement could harm consumers in the U.S. and encourage retaliation by Mexico, one advocate for the deal says.

Miami-based WP Produce is shipping Desbry brand avocados in a box it designed to lengthen the fruit’s shelf life.

U.S. apple exports topped $1 billion in 2018, 4% higher than 2017 and more than five times the value of U.S. apple imports.

The Sykes Co., Rio Rico, Ariz., is now offering organic red seedless watermelons.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking comments until July 1 on a pest risk analysis that could open the door for citrus imports from China.

Imported Chilean f.o.b grape prices are up compared with a year ago, but trade sources expect good supply for March promotions.

Mango importers and handlers will be receiving ballots to vote on whether the National Mango Board programs should include frozen mangoes.

Crystal Valley Foods, Miami, has hired Anthony Leombruno as retail sales associate.

David and Jean Warren, founders of Pompano Beach, Fla.-based Central American Produce Inc., have died.

How do exports of U.S. fresh vegetables compare with imports?