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A number of suppliers are working to inform retailers and consumers about the difference they can make when buying fair trade bananas.

In a complaint filed on Sept. 30, 2019, the USDA alleged that New York Mart Group Inc. failed to make full payment promptly in the amount of $896,107 to 23 sellers for multiple lots of produce in violation of PACA.

I was a regular attendee at the annual event for many years. It never ceases to amaze me just how big our industry is, and how much it’s changed over the years. It’s a show to behold, all right.

Hy-Vee, Inc., has earned GreenChill recognition from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its work to reduce refrigerant emissions and decrease its environmental impact.

NEW YORK — The market that supplies 25% of New York City’s fresh produce is getting another financial shot in the arm toward solving the challenge of redeveloping the hub’s outdated infrastructure.

Potato retail sales increased in dollar sales but decreased in volume sales from July 2021 - June 2022, compared to the same timeframe a year ago.

As the Peruvian season ends, the Oxnard, Calif.-based company is ready to provide a strong supply of fresh avocados from Mexico, Chile and Colombia.

The Foundation for Fresh Produce and Produce for Better Health Foundation are joining forces to further advance fruit and vegetable consumption in America.

The Kroger Co. and Home Chef, a subsidiary of the Cincinnati-based grocer, have collaborated with television host Rachael Ray to bring a new line of meal kits to Kroger stores and banners.

Seeking to meet consumer demand for convenient, healthful and restaurant-quality meals at home, Fresh Express has added three new offerings to its line of chopped salad kits.