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Little Leaf Farms has will double it growing capacity in May 2020 and add new growing facilities in eastern Pennsylvania and western Northern Carolina

Polled in December, most readers of The Packer believe President Trump should be reelected in 2020.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations of qualified watermelon producers and handlers for four seats on the National Watermelon Promotion Board.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has appointed 13 members and 11 alternate members to serve on the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council.

The saying goes that when March comes in like a lion, it goes out like a lamb.

Portland, Ore.-based Duck Delivery Produce Inc. has been awarded a maximum $26 million contract to supply fresh fruits and vegetables to schools and reservations served by the USDA in Washington and Oregon.

Amazon Produce Network now is offering papayas from Guatemala, complementing its mango deal, said Greg Golden, partner and sales manager.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Chiquita has donated more than 4.4 million pounds of bananas this year through its partnership with Feeding America.

Farmer-owned cooperative Eastern Carolina Organics has rebranded the organization as Happy Dirt.

After nearly 50 years in the fresh produce industry, Craig Laker is retiring at the end of the year.