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The Organic Trade Association is seeking nominations for its annual Organic Leadership Awards, which honor a farmer, an individual that’s aided in the growth of the organic sector, and an emerging leader in the field.

Another year, another published list of “Dirty Dozen” and Clean Fifteen” produce by the Environmental Working Group.

A deep lineup of speakers and a morning for field tours highlight the FreshPACKmoves 2018 in Monterey, Calif.

Asparagus marketers have seen increasing interest in value-added packages.

Salinas, Calif.-based HeavyConnect has launched a food safety mobile application.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Produce for Better Health Foundation has the destination: Double fruit and vegetable consumption. The plan to get there should emerge in the next year.

Belle Glade, Fla.-based Heritage Farms Produce has recently launched a value-added tray pack option for sweet corn.

(UPDATED, April 9) Effective May 7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will allow imports of Chilean fresh lemons without methyl bromide fumigation for pests.

The Feb. 27-28 Water Summit hosted by the Produce Safety Alliance brought a fresh focus on agricultural water safety but left questions open about the direction of future regulations.

Football coach Herm Edwards highlights The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo’s education program as keynote speaker for the May 12-13 event.