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While a chorus of business and industry leaders is fighting for Congressional approval of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, some sources believe the near-term outlook appears cloudy at best for the deal.

U.S. fresh-market apple holdings on March 1 are down 10% compared with year-ago levels, according to the latest report from the U.S. Apple Association.

U.S. total imports of avocados were up 15% by volume but down 11% in value in 2018.

2018 trade statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture are now available.

ORLANDO, Fla. — There’s never been a better time to highlight the inherent health benefits of fresh produce in marketing strategies: Food is medicine, and the science keeps backing it up.

“Make It a Grape Two Weeks.”

A new survey reveals Hispanic consumers like the idea of fresh avocados playing a role in healthy snacks and overall nutrition goals.

Retail scan data for January show the Autumn Glory apple saw sales jump 83% and pounds sold increase just over 100%.

The National Watermelon Promotion Board is seeking nominations for growers and handlers to service on the board.

Earl’s Organic Produce, San Francisco, has added Shannon Waldron to its buying team.