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Stemilt Growers has published version 2.0 of its “Fast Facts” apple category review programs, and the new production brings starring roles to the company’s marketing team of Roger Pepperl and Brianna Shales.

It’s been 30 years since Tom Mathison transitioned his first conventionally grown apples to organic.

Four industry members are cleaning up in preparation for the Viva Fresh Expo in April.

Florida tomato suppliers looking to push product through retail and foodservice channels have some help from the state department of agriculture’s Fresh From Florida program.

An early start and expanded volume have buoyed excitement for the Pazazz apple, according to the variety’s marketer.

The mushroom and meat blend trend is taking firm hold at campus eateries.

(UPDATED, 5:15 p.m.) Case count increases again for hepatitis A outbreak potentially linked to blackberries

Food safety issues, particularly E. coli outbreaks, continued to disrupt the industry in 2019, even as the Food and Drug Administration announced a New Era of Smarter Food Safety initiative.

California growers were somewhat happier with the way this year’s citrus season was shaping up compared to last year.