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The USDA reports farmworker wage trends from the last year, highlighting statistics that will inform H-2A wage changes for 2023.

Retail produce departments are much different than those of yesteryear, but some key elements haven’t changed, says columnist Armand Lobato.

Recent investor reports and leadership changes have prompted concerns about the rapidly growing vertical farm operator, but the company says it’s ramping up to deliver revenue.

The California-based avocado producer and value-added fresh purveyor has secured exclusive manufacturing rights for Old El Paso brand fresh guacamole and salsas in the U.S. market.

From branded varieties to standard varieties, organic apples have a robust and growing presence in the produce department.

The future of Hunts Point Produce Market — open every day and moving some 2.5 billion pounds of produce each year — is uncertain.

As the end of 2022 nears, the company will be gearing up not only for the West Mexico season with its staple vegetable items, but also a South American grape import deal starting with Peru.

Baldor Specialty Foods is not one to be left behind in trends.

The sanctions include barring the business and the principal operators of the business from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA, according to a news release.