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The California Strawberry Commission has launched a campaign to connect the heart of strawberries with the heart of people.

The U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.8% in April on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.6% in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

The first cherries from Katco Packing, the new partnership that brings the popular Brookside and Katicich brands under the same roof in Stockton, California, are shipping now from Oppy.

The United States Department of Agriculture projected no change in Florida Orange production in its May forecast.

So. Much. News. Newark, N.J.-based indoor vertical greens grower and agtech company AeroFarms is bursting with positive changes, which reflect what’s happening overall in controlled environment agriculture.

Bloggers, chefs, dietitians and other personalities have become valued communicators for the California avocado marketing program.

“Awe Sum Organics offers Organic and Fair Trade USA Certified fruit! They feel it is important to give back to the local communities involved in growing, harvesting, packing, and shipping our Awe Sum Organic fruit.

Mexico has extended it deadline for U.S. organic exports to be certified to its Organic Products Law.

A fresh grape purchase of more than $12 million was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on May 11.