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Growers are gearing up for the 2024-25 Florida avocado harvest, and indications are that this should be a good year for the green-skin fruit.

U.S. average refrigerated truck rates were pegged at $3.38 per mile on April 23, slightly higher than $3.32 per mile at the same last year but off 25% from $4.52 per mile at the same time two years ago.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association offered a retail tour that included a visit to Loblaws City Market in downtown Vancouver, where co-owner Dave Sherwood led a group through the 41,000-square-foot store.

Colombia’s hass avocado traviesa season is hitting its peak, with more than 50 containers shipping weekly to the U.S. market.

Some may think of citrus fruit as strictly a winter crop, yet summer varieties are increasingly appearing on consumers’ radar — and in their shopping carts.

While production began this month, the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 6-acre facility will be held next month.

The company has launched its seventh annual Round Up at the Register to benefit the Folds of Honor nonprofit organization to provide scholarships.

As a family-owned business with over six decades of experience, John Greene Logistics Co. specializes in personalized logistics solutions, says Michael Fernandes, director of sales.

Carolina Crisantes, daughter of Wholesum co-owner and Chief Operations Officer Theojary Crisantes Jr., is the first of a fourth generation to join the organic fresh produce grower-shipper.

The International Fresh Produce Association has shared details about the June 10-12 Washington Conference, which will seek to influence the policies and perceptions of produce and floral on Capitol Hill.