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Ample supplies of good-quality blueberries still are available from U.S. growers, and raspberries and blackberries are in good supply as well.

The Produce Marketing Association is creating a task force on diversity and inclusion in the produce and floral industries.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act against First Fruits Holdings for more than $1 million in unpaid shipments.

Fruit World Co., Reedley, Calif., plans to be shipping organic Thomcord grapes the first week of August.

UnitedAg, a multi-commodity member-owned agricultural trade association dedicated to providing healthcare solutions, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

The United Fresh Produce Association has a web seminar to demonstrate its plans for United Fresh LIVE! 365.

This tropical fruit has some dedicated followers.

Asparagus marketer Farm Direct Supply, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has hired Mason Hamilton as senior sales and account executive.

The United Fresh Produce Association, Washington, D.C., has promoted Jennifer McEntire to senior vice president of food safety and technology.

Chiquita has earned the Blue Flag Award again.