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Applewood Fresh®, a premier produce brand and fourth-generation grower, packer/shipper and marketer of Michigan-grown apples is shipping EverCrisp® apples.

With more than 66 million pounds and $233 million sold in 2019, the average retail price for organic tomatoes came in at $3.52 per pound, and organics comprised 7% of the tomato category.

The variety of vegetables that Americans eat has expanded in the last 20 years, according to a new U.S. Department of Agriculture report.

There’s a new leader in tech at vertical, indoor grower based in New York City, and they got him after Google had him.

Oppy is set to conduct two independent trials exploring the viability of new technologies that aim to further advance strawberry production practices by offering solutions to persistent issues faced by the industry.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility detected packages containing alleged fentanyl and cocaine in a commercial tractor/trailer arriving from Mexico with fresh produce.

Aided by the USDA funds, Pear Bureau Northwest has launched a series of consumer outreach promotions using new digital platforms and content partners.

Calif.-based Flavor Wave has started operating in Doral, Fla. with Mac Edwards Produce Wholesale, according to Patrick Kelly, spokesman.

COVID-19 relief, climate change legislation and nutrition programs are top priorities for Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., incoming chairwoman of the U.S. Agriculture Committee.

Kent, Wash.-based Pacific Coast Fruit Co., acquired Seattle-based Northwest Specialty Produce.