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The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently imposed sanctions on three companies for violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

LAS VEGAS — Futurist Mike Lee told attendees at the 2020 Potato Expo that potato marketers must cater to a diverse group of “food tribes” in thinking about serving consumers in the next decade and beyond.

The spring summit highlighting the Mexican grape season will be in Tubac, Ariz., again.

Even in the dead of winter, Washington apple growers are busy preparing for the next apple season.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing changes to school meal programs that could limit the variety of vegetables served at lunch and cut fruit servings at some breakfasts.

(UPDATED, Jan. 21) Produce industry pioneer Frieda Rapoport Caplan, 96, has died.

LAS VEGAS – The 2020 Potato Expo was a record-setter.

A Celebration of Life service has been scheduled for Frieda Rapoport Caplan, who died Jan. 18.

Who is the 21st-century eater and what does he/she want?

The United Fresh Produce Association has expanded the Partner X-Change matchmaking sessions between companies at its annual show.