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A new video series from USA Pears/Pear Bureau Northwest gives consumers a close up look at the work and the beauty of the pear harvest.

Foodservice veteran Paul Grothe has joined the produce industry consultant firm FreshXperts.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — North Dakota Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp said she can’t be the only one “bitching” about mistakes in U.S. trade policy.

Given the mission of increasing the ability of the fresh produce and floral industries to use advances in technology, Vonnie Estes will join Produce Marketing Association as vice president of technology.

Eastern Produce Council members heard from former New York Giant football great George Martin the group’s second annual Tailgate event.

Anyone who would put needles in strawberries is surely evil, or truly sick.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has added shelled almonds and fresh sweet cherries to the list of commodities that can receive direct assistance in the wake of rising tariffs triggered by trade disputes.

The California Table Grape Commission has a new health advertising campaign, telling consumers that eating “normal amounts” of grapes each day may help with long-term health.

Stop the presses. InsideHigherEd.com reports “Most Students Don’t Eat Enough Fruits, Vegetables” in a story on recent research from the American College Health Association.

The Packer is seeking nominations for the 2018 Produce Marketer of the Year.