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With the Department of Commerce sharing plans to withdraw from a tomato suspension agreement with Mexico, the announcement starts a 90-day review of the deal.

The new area expands an existing boundary into Pala and Pauma Valley.

In Bloom, a Texas International Produce Association organization for women in produce, recognized its inaugural award winners with a morning of networking and activities at the Viva Fresh Expo in Houston.

The agtech company says the investment will help expand its U.S. and global efforts to build “a safer, more equitable food system using nature.”

Fueled by strategic footprint expansion and a rapidly growing national e-commerce presence, Sam’s Club says it plans to double membership — and more than double sales and profit — over the next eight to 10 years.

Pending EPA approval, new brands will control cotton, vegetable and tree nut pests.

Kroger announced the appointments of Joe Kelley, senior vice president of retail divisions; Kenny Kimball, division president of Smith’s; Chris Albi, division president of King Soopers; and, Kendra Doyel, division president of Food 4 Less.

The grower-packer-shipper said it has expanded its growing regions in the Pacific Northwest and its cherry and apple packing capabilities following the closure of Sage Fruit Co.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association marked its 100th anniversary during its annual trade show and convention held in Montreal.