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Leafy green growers are pledging to follow recommendations that the Food and Drug Administration recently outlined in a report on E. coli outbreaks in romaine and other leafy Greens in 2019.

Something new is coming this way. United Fresh LIVE!, the June 15-19 virtual produce event, will be a brand new experience for the industry. The COVID-19 pandemic created the need for the event.

The Southeast Produce Council has awarded almost $150,000 through the SEPC Member Scholarship program this year.

U.S. blueberries grown in 11 states and California avocados now have access to the Chinese market as a result of the U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement.

Public comments are due June 1 to the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, and procrastinators are peppering the committee with plenty of last-minute directions about what they should do next.

Led by unanimous support from their board of directors, the United Fresh Produce Association is jumping into the future with the virtual United Fresh LIVE! event the week of June 15.

Dole is hosting a contest to celebrate the Dole Whip, a non-dairy treat featuring banana and pineapple.

Mexican hydroponic greenhouse grower Magic Sun, has created a new position, sales operations director, and hired Alejandra Garcia for the role.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has partnered with NSF Canada to offer online food safety, regulatory and quality assurance workshops in June.

When you’re at the grocery store and you see the iconic Green Giant™ Fresh label on potatoes, you might not realize that it’s more than a “jolly green giant” that’s at the wheel.