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Emily Kohlhas digs diversity: in food and people.

In an industry rightly proud of its multi-generational heritage, sometimes a new face can be helpful too.

Paul Coronella shows up to buy and sell vegetables at 1:30 a.m. six days a week at Peter Condakes Co., nestled in the Chelsea, Mass.-based New England Produce Center.

What’s wrong with the produce markets?

As details of the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement became known, agricultural associations and produce industry groups have commented on the deal.

Stewart and Lynda Resnick, whose companies include Halos marketer The Wonderful Co., are pledging $750 million to Caltech, for sustainability research.

Why retailers keep strawberries up front — and top of mind — even after summer heat fades.

The Wonderful Co. LLC experienced its best year ever in 2018 with dollar sales up 6% versus the previous year, said Charlotte Mostaed, director of marketing.

Index Fresh, Riverside, Calif., wrapped up its California avocado season with record prices on a per-carton basis.

California stone fruit companies Gerawan Farming Inc., Fresno, and Wawona Packing Co. LLC, Cutler, have merged.