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Fresh pummelo citrus fruit from Thailand will be allowed access to the U.S., according to a new proposal from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Andrew Balducci, owner of the Balducci’s food store in New York’s Greenwich Village, died March 22. He was 92.

The Feb. 27-28 Water Summit hosted by the Produce Safety Alliance brought a fresh focus on agricultural water safety but left questions open about the direction of future regulations.

Football coach Herm Edwards highlights The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo’s education program as keynote speaker for the May 12-13 event.

Two produce industry members have joined the Equitable Food Initiative board, representing growers on the organization that supports farmworker issues.

The National Mango Board has new officers.

China is implementing a 15% tariff on dozens of fresh and dried fruits, nuts and other U.S. commodities in retaliation for Trump administration tariffs on steel and aluminum imported into the U.S.

Two produce industry members have joined the Equitable Food Initiative board, representing growers on the organization that supports farmworker issues.

In its fifth year, the Tour de Fresh cycling event supporting Salad Bars to Schools is rolling out a new ride route, a new jersey design and a festival at the finish line.

Capespan North America has named Eric Jones as director of U.S. sales and Francis Werner to director of U.S. operations.