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There is no Dow Jones Average for produce, unfortunately, but the quest to measure the market persists.

Shipping point prices of romaine lettuce in December slid very low, from nearly $24 per carton early in the month to just $8 per carton late in the month.

Temperatures in California’s Central Valley dipped as low as 27 degrees recently, but no damage is expected and orange growers say the cold can lead to better flavor and fruit quality.

The government is dysfunctional.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has appointed three members to the Mushroom Council.

NNZ USA, Atlanta, has hired four former Giro Pack Inc. employees who have experience in tubular net and film packaging, Giro Pack’s signature products.

I’ll admit it, I’m a sucker for end-of-the-year predictions about what the new year will bring — especially when it comes to culinary trends or bets on what produce item will become “the next kale.”

The vote is in, and the winner is...

The National Mango Board is seeking nominations for six board member positions before a Feb. 20 deadline.

A QR code label is one option available to marketers to let consumers know whether fresh produce and other food has been created using biotechnology.