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The Center for Produce Safety has announced 13 new research awards at about $2.6 million.

Apples, pears, stone fruit, cucumbers, melons and squash scored at the top of the chart for sustainability in a recent study by The Sustainability Consortium.

Michelle Broom is the new president of the Ontario Produce Marketing Association.

Calgary, Alberta-based Thomas Fresh is raising funds for breast cancer research with sales of its “Think Pink” labeled onions.

California kiwifruit growers and handlers will see a lower assessment rate under a new proposal from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Touting a new mushroom-based meatless product, Avondale, Pa.-based To-Jo Mushrooms, Inc. has launched the Pulled Port product line.

Loudon, N.H.-based Lef Farms has introduced a new blend of baby red and green leaf lettuce called Fusion.

The Falls Church, Va.-based U.S. Apple Association is launching its 2018-19 Apples4Ed grant program for schools.

Celebrating their record of success, 16 commodity groups and marketing orders participated Sept. 26 in what was called the inaugural Agriculture Promotion Groups’ Educational Showcase.

Fresh Solutions Network, the creators of Side Delights potatoes, is launching two new additions to its Flavorables line.