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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against Martinez Fresh Produce, Dallas, for alleged Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act violations.

Food and Drug Administration official Mark Moorman acknowledges that the “smarter” era of food safety has not yet arrived.

The Produce Marketing Association’s weekly Town Hall discussion focuses on gender equality and benefits to the industry.

There should be plentiful supplies of fruit available from California this fall thanks to ample volume of table grapes and new, later varieties of what once was considered “summer” fruit.

Just before the fall crop kicks into high gear, the New York Apple Association has unveiled the redesign of its website, applesfromny.com, with fresh content including new photos and video.

Elgin, Minn.-Honeybear Brands has created long-term sustainability goals around pollinator health, packaging, food loss/waste and climate and energy.

The next five years could be a challenge for apple growers, but the industry should emerge stronger and in a better competitive position after that.

The Produce Marketing Association has a free web seminar on product innovation and better tasting fruits and vegetables, with consistent quality.

California kiwifruit volume is expected to be down this fall compared to last year, but fruit size should be larger.

(UPDATED, Aug. 26 )Predicting nearly the same apple production as the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Apple Association estimates the 2020 crop at 253.31 million 42-pound cartons.