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The Food and Drug Administration and its counterparts in Mexico are taking steps to strengthen collaboration on food safety, from outbreak investigations to training and outbreak prevention measures.

Happy Dirt, a wholesale organic produce distributor based in North Carolina, is proud to announce the launch of its new website at www.happydirt.com.

The idea worked the first time, so the Texas International Produce Association is bringing back the Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge.

U.S. potato exports for the July – September quarter were down significantly compared to the same period in 2019.

Pear Bureau Northwest is launching the 2020 edition of its annual World Pear Day on December 5.

The California Ag Leadership Foundation’s Profiles in Leadership Award, which recognizes Ag Leadership Program alumni, was awarded to Craig and Sara Jane Underwood, Holly King and Rich Peterson.

Featuring all seedless grapes, Bakersfield, Calif.-based Vanguard Direct is entering is fourth season growing and sourcing Peruvian grapes for sale in North America, according to Gene Coughlin, vice president of sales.

Walmart has increased its commitment to sustainability over the past 15 years and that track record continues to grow, according to Anabella de Freeman, the company’s senior manager for sustainable produce.

Pacific International Marketing, Salinas, Calif., has hired Greg Villalobos as sales executive and commodity manager.

Village Farms International Inc. announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Village Farms Clean Energy Inc. (“VFCE”), has renewed and extended its existing contract with the City of Vancouver.