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Food-grade waxes are applied to a number of produce items before storage and distribution to control post-harvest decay and extend shelf life.

Oakland, Calif.-bassed Ceres Imaging has announced that it has raised $23 million in Series C funding with investments led by XTX Ventures and Romulus Capital, joined by Insight Partners and B37 Ventures.

It is lunchtime, but some U.S. schools have reported trouble finding the right foods to put in student meals.

As the industry waits for the new “normal” in the world and in the fresh produce business, one can’t but help wonder about the soon-coming merger of the Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh.

Blueberry demand and supply will likely expand steadily during the next few years, a new RaboResearch report suggests.

Honeywell said a large supplier of fresh and frozen produce and fruit in the Midwest has deployed the company’s mobile computers, tablets and software to help its mobile workers pick, pack and ship perishables.

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Chiquita is once again giving its iconic Blue Sticker a pink makeover to match the Pink Ribbon - an international symbol for breast cancer awareness.

Possible tax changes on the table in Washington are causing angst in agriculture. Secretary Vilsack says the proposed changes won’t impact 98% of family farms, but another analysis contradicts those claims.

As families continue to settle into the 2021-2022 school year, the Bee Sweet Citrus team reports an ample supply of versatile citrus varieties to meet the demands of the back-to-school season.