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German-based plant breeding company KWS has updated its January offer to buy Bayer AG’s vegetable seed business.

Eleven Organic Trade Association members — including one fresh produce company — are participating in a pilot program to deter organic fraud.

Kelowna, British Columbia-based BC Tree Fruits Cooperative expects a record 12-million pound sweet cherry fresh crop this year, up from 10.1 million pounds last year.

A Dole Food Co. promotion tied to Pixar Disney’s Incredibles 2 movie is called “Powering the Hero Within.”

Consumer market research expert Steve Lutz is joining the Produce Marketing Association as regional vice president-U.S. and Canada West.

With time slipping away for legislative action before the current farm bill expires at the end of September, the House farm bill may get a second chance in June.

MONTEREY, California — Meal kit business continues to grow for HelloFresh and the company’s attention on packaging needs is growing along with it.

We all love “fails” on the internet, as long it is not us.

Dave’s Specialty Imports Inc. has hired Tom Rawles as operations manager, focused on grower relations.

The Packer’s 4th Annual West Coast Produce Expo attracted more exhibitors, attendees and buyers to its unique mix of business, networking and fun May 11-12.