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While President Trump hasn’t yet indicated he will support it, Congress reached a tentative deal late Feb. 11 on border security that will avoid a government shutdown.

BERLIN — World trade and consumption of fresh avocados has been rocketing higher for the past 15 years, but how long can the market continue to grow?

The charms of travel to another country can be overrated.

Longtime apple industry salesman John “Roger” Smithey died Feb. 4. He was 81.

JOH, Billerica, Mass., has hired Christine Boettcher as an account executive in the New England division, and Christine DiGirolamo as an account manager in the Mid-Atlantic division.

Greenhouse grower Red Sun Farms, Kingsville, Ontario, will be growing next-generation OZblu blueberries at its Mexico facilities, which promise to deliver a firmer, crunchier and more flavorful berry.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials seized a half-ton of methamphetamine worth more than $14 million concealed in a commercial shipment of fresh produce in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley.

The U.S. Apple Association, which represents a specialty crop significantly affected by retaliatory tariffs, asked President Trump for action on trade issues on the night of his State of the Union address.

The New England Produce Council and the Organic Produce Network is sponsoring an organic produce conference.

Crawford Packaging, London, Ontario, has hired Carey Berdock to lead its food processing division.