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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has restricted produce companies in California, New Jersey, Texas and Washington.

Shipments of California grapes are down about 8% from last season, but average per-pound prices for the major varieties are the same.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is leading a trade mission to Canada, with representatives from produce and other agricultural industries, in an effort to expand trade.

The National Mango Board has two new members and four returning members.

Sam Burleson has joined Vidalia onion grower Bland Farms, Glenville, Ga., as vice president of sales and marketing in the Northeast U.S.

I have discussed the results of an online survey we put out in conjunction with The Packer’s 125th-anniversary publication several times in this space.

The Produce for Better Health Foundation is challenging consumers to eat more produce during September, National Fruits and Veggies Month, and is giving advice on how to achieve that.

The U.S. Apple Association has a new logo.

Hazel Technology has completed a shelf-life study of its product on anjou pears in storage.

Dynamic Systems Inc., Redmond, Wash., has upgraded its Simba Logistics module, which uses barcodes to manage inventory and shipping for the company’s traceability systems.