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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to pay reparation awards issued through the Perishable Agriculture Commodities Act.

Since Jesus Gonzalez grew up in Nogales, Ariz., perhaps it is not surprising that he found his start in the produce industry. The fact that he stayed in it, he says, is because the business lit a fire in him.

Although he comes from a family involved in construction, not produce, Chris Glynn sees a lot of similarities between the two.

The Organic Trade Association is seeking ideas on how to design and implement a voluntary industry-invested “check-off like” program for the organic sector.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has sanctioned five produce companies for failing to pay Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act reparations.

The FDA investigation into an E. coli outbreak from Yuma, Ariz., romaine turned up no specific source, but concluded it’s likely contaminated irrigation water from a canal that passes near a cattle operation.

TUBAC, Ariz. — From food waste to NAFTA 2.0 to blockchain and food safety issues, industry leaders voiced their thoughts on hot-button issues during a panel presentation at the 50th Nogales Produce Convention.

Doing what the market wants has worked out well for John Gates, president of Lancaster Foods, Jessup, Md.

If he weren’t division vice president, East sales for Earthbound Farm, Glenn Daniels would like to be a coach or a teacher.

Q Laboratories Inc. has named Jason Brown manager of its Analytical Chemistry Department.