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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is easing country-of-origin requirements to allow fresh produce that has been packed for foodservice operators to be diverted to retailers as demand shifts during the pandemic.

As we delve ever deeper into the coronavirus COVID-19 situation, food distributors and retailers are discovering this pandemic may unfortunately be with us for at least the immediate future.

With the reputation of citrus for strengthening the body’s immune system, you know that shoppers are going to be doing a double-take on grapefruit. Take advantage by adding some of these grapefruit fun facts.

California cherries are entering peak availability for Stemilt Growers.

Dulcinea Farms is the exclusive marketer and distributor of Kiss Melons, through a new partnership.

The Giumarra Cos., Los Angeles, is expanding its line of Mystic brand grapes to include grapes from Mexico.

Baloian Farms, Fresno, Calif., is beginning its 40th season of shipping heirloom Fresno Flat Sweet Red Onions.

The road to the new normal as the COVID-19 crisis continues is a rocky one for many in the fresh produce industry.

El Grupo Crespo, which markets mangoes under the Crespo Organic and RCF brands in the U.S., has opened its packinghouse in El Rosario, Sinaloa, Mexico for the season.

Avocado sales for fourth-quarter 2019 holidays saw some gains, according to the Hass Avocado Board, which tracks sales and volumes for holidays and events throughout the year.