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Nearly all growers say sustainability is important, but many say buyers are not rewarding them for their efforts.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on four businesses for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

The Oppenheimer Group has promoted Ray Reed to director of global procurement and Andres Ribalta to general manager of its Chilean operations.

The Food and Drug Administration has proposed new traceability rules that seek elevated record-keeping for many fresh produce items, from all fresh-cut products to leafy greens and tomatoes.

The Food and Drug Administration’s proposed rule is called “Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods.”

Sev-Rend, Collinsville, Ill., has hired Karl Hertel as chief financial officer.

Mario Basciani, a mushroom grower known for his tireless work ethic and founder of Basciani Foods, has died.

Water supplies are under pressure now and will be even more so in the future. That spells trouble for growers and the entire planet.

The Organic Trade Association is in the midst of a two-week “Congressional fly-in” to engage legislators on climate change.

Mission Produce Inc., Oxnard, is starting the roadshow for an initial public offering of 9,375,000 shares at $15-$17 a share.