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Garlic supplies were ramping back up in early summer following a spring when the pungent bulbs sometimes were hard to find.

Northwest potato suppliers say they are eager to rev up a major sales engine in their industry — foodservice — as the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic passes.

After a relatively light early crop — harvested from May to late June — California fig growers anticipate a full main crop when harvesting begins in July.

California is forecast to have another record almond crop this year, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimating an increase of almost 18% over last season’s crop.

This month’s berry news and insights brought to you by The Packer and Produce Market Guide.

The National Mango Board is a sponsor of Kitchen Collaborative, a recipe development initiative in which chefs partner with sponsors to create recipes.

California Giant Berry Farms announced winners of its third annual Chef Invitational culinary competition.

Companies have their own definition of what “local produce” means, but the consensus is the closer the better.

The Washington Apple Education Foundation replaced its annual scholarship luncheon with a scholarship celebration film.

California Prune growers are facing a 28% drop in prices and a 23% cut in crop deliveries.