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The values of Kern County’s top two crops in 2019 switched, with the almond crop higher than the value of its grape crop for the first time since 2011.

J&C Tropicals, Miami, has been recognized as a Great Place to Work.

Fred Webber, the president and CEO of Canada’s Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corp. since 2011, plans to retire from the position at the end of the year.

Ocean Spray brand blueberries from Peru are now certified by Fair Trade USA through marketer The Oppenheimer Group.

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 Sprout Safety Alliance has scheduled its next training course for growers.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has banned PK Produce Inc., Canton, Ohio, from doing business in the produce industry.