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Do tariffs fuel inflation? John Phipps’s Customer Support segment explains why economists have struggled to come up with estimates of economic effects due to lingering COVID influence on world business.

August marks the beginning of Medjool date harvest season, and Yuma, Ariz, -based Bard Valley Natural Delights is primed for a successful harvest season this year.

We can’t let the bystander effect happen in fields, packinghouses or anywhere else in the supply chain — the results can be tragic.

Santa Paula, Calif.-based Calavo Growers has named Helen Kurtz as senior vice president and general manager of Calavo Prepared, the company’s prepared foods segment.

MONTEREY, Calif. — Despite very dry conditions, the North Carolina sweet potato crop for Vick Family Farms is looking good, says Charlotte Vick, partner and sales manager for the Wilson, N.C. produce marketer.

The International Fresh Produce Association’s July 28-29 Foodservice Conference attracted a record attendance of nearly 2,000 and more than 900 registered buyers from about 250 companies, show organizers said.

A new promotion from the Orlando, Fla.-based company challenges consumers to eat healthfully on the go, while its expanded video series shines a light on the importance of food safety and quality control.

Consumer confidence in fresh produce hinges on many factors, including food safety.

The Western Growers Family of Companies is mourning the death of Hank Giclas, says Dave Puglia, president and CEO.

Salinas, Calif.-based Naturipe Farms will have its 9.8-ounce Mighty Blues jumbo blueberry pack available from all of its production regions this season, said Kasey Kelley, director of business development.