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Irvine, Calif.-based Western Growers praised the Japanese Diet’s approval of the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement and urged the U.S. to address additional barriers to trade with Japan.

The topic of plastic in produce packaging has been addressed in a big way by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Nov. 27 has filed an administrative complaint under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act against California-based Custom Fresh Cuts Inc.

Nearly 150 years ago, a railroad spike in Utah Territory linked the U.S. by rail from coast to coast. For the produce industry, railroads changed the name of the game.

How much time do you spend slaving over a hot stove compared with inching through the fast-food drive-through lane for an extra value meal?

The Food and Drug Administration has reported three more cases of hepatitis A “potentially linked” to fresh blackberries from Fresh Thyme Farmers Market stores.

Effective Nov. 2, Worthington, Minn.-based Bedford Industries has earned its British Retail Consortium (BRC) food safety certification.

The Maryland Department of Agriculture will host Maryland’s Best Food & Beverage Expo on Jan. 22.

The Produce Moms is celebrating its association with Brighter Bites and promoting the mission of the nonprofit group to both its industry and consumer audiences.

Bil Goldfield of Dole Food Company is the new chairman of the board for the Produce for Better Health Foundation.