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In the wake of trade deals that have left some U.S. produce growers unhappy about an influx of imported fruits and vegetables, the new American Grown campaign is taking its message to consumers instead of lawmakers.

A bill that authorizes the hiring of more inspectors at U.S. border to strengthen pest and disease control efforts is waiting for the president’s approval.

The Packer’s Tom Karst on Feb. 10 interviewed Chris Pawelski, owner of Pawelski Farms in Goshen, N.Y.

Check out leading U.S. fresh produce imports for the last five years and longer-term charts of U.S. berry and avocado imports.

Registrar Corp. has upgraded it FDA Compliance Monitor with risk evaluation tools.

The government of Kenya wants the U.S. Department of Agriculture to approve imports of fresh thyme into the U.S.

It is SweeTango apple season again for Stemilt Growers.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking comments on a proposal to allow South African citrus imports at all U.S. ports, without the current cold treatment requirement now in place.

U.S. fresh produce imports are exceeding expectations.

Holistic Solutions Global, a grower and distributor of Dominican Republic tropical fruit, will be using shelf life extension products from Hazel Technologies on mangoes and other fruit.