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As U.S. avocado importers entered Super Bowl week, they were importing record levels of the fruit.

The FDA has named Adam Bros. Farm in Santa Barbara County as one potential source of the E. coli outbreak linked to romaine — but it cautions that the finding does not explain all the illnesses in the outbreak.

Imports of mangoes and papayas have shown strong growth over the past decade.

Salad dressing company Litehouse Inc., Sandpoint, Idaho, has promoted Kelly Prior to president.

World Waters LLC, Denver, is recalling 12 packs of WTRMLN WTR cold-pressed watermelon juice because of possible presence of soft plastic pieces in the bottles.

Giant Heirloom Market is coming to three more Philadelphia neighborhoods — University City, Northern Liberties and Queen Village.

Many people watch the Super Bowl for the commercials as much as the game, and I imagine marketers in particular observe with interest the ads that companies pay millions to air.

Gala apple sales and volume showed a sharp uptick in December compared with year-ago sales, according Stemilt Growers.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — While the polar vortex prevented some from making the trip to the Global Organic Produce Expo, those who were able to come were pleased with south Florida weather and the show.

Ocean Mist Farms is kicking off the Coachella, Calif., season with Peace, Love & Artichokes.