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Strong onion markets this fall seem to be setting the tone for a firm storage onion market outlook throughout the winter.

Global fair-trade non-profit has unveiled virtual banana stunt at COP27 to highlight the risks climate change poses on the food system.

U.S. potato groups are asking the USDA to develop new phytosanitary protocols to prevent the spread of potato wart from Prince Edward Island to U.S. growing areas.

Supplies of some winter vegetables, lettuces in particular, could be a tad tight as the holiday approaches, but availability should be good on others, grower-shippers say.

With a nod to the growing trend of veganism, Dole has introduced 10 vegan holiday recipes that it says prove a holiday feast can be delicious, satisfying and respectful of every dietary need on the guest list.

Chilean table grape production and exports may decline about 7% this year, according to the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service annual report on Chilean deciduous fruit.

The Salinas, Calif.-based grower-shipper touted its ongoing pursuit of sustainable innovations to address growing industry issues.

Matt Schwartz is the CEO and co-founder of Afresh, San Francisco, Calif.

Vic Savanello is the regional vice president of produce and floral, SpartanNash, Grand Rapids, Mich.