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U.S. fresh-market apple holdings on March 1 are down 10% compared with year-ago levels, according to the latest report from the U.S. Apple Association.

U.S. total imports of avocados were up 15% by volume but down 11% in value in 2018.

2018 trade statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture are now available.

ORLANDO, Fla. — There’s never been a better time to highlight the inherent health benefits of fresh produce in marketing strategies: Food is medicine, and the science keeps backing it up.

“Make It a Grape Two Weeks.”

A new survey reveals Hispanic consumers like the idea of fresh avocados playing a role in healthy snacks and overall nutrition goals.

Retail scan data for January show the Autumn Glory apple saw sales jump 83% and pounds sold increase just over 100%.

The National Watermelon Promotion Board is seeking nominations for growers and handlers to service on the board.

Earl’s Organic Produce, San Francisco, has added Shannon Waldron to its buying team.

After more than 60 years, the International Organization of Citrus Virologists conference is returning to Riverside, Calif., in connection with the International Research Conference on Huanglongbing.