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Mango importers and handlers will be voting on whether to continue the Mango Promotion, Research and Information Order, and if frozen should continue to be part of the program.

Salmonella Newport cases in the U.S. and Canada continue to increase, with more than 1,000 cases linked to onions from Thomson International.

Organic fruit is a hot commodity for Fresno, Calif.-based Trinity Fruit Sales Co.

Bakersfield, Calif.- based Anthony Vineyards is having “one of the best (years) we’ve seen in a while,” said salesman Rob Spinelli.

Germany’s Edeka Group is offering citrus and avocados treated by Apeel Science’s plant-derived technology in more than 11,000 Edeka and Netto stores throughout Germany.

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Shanley Farms, Morro Bay, Calif., is shipping avocados and other items directly to consumers.

Watsonville, Calif.-based Lakeside Organic Gardens LLC has a year-round program of 50 commodities, said Marliese McWherter, creative marketing manager.

Sales of organic garlic are on the rise.

A “less is more” philosophy has permeated produce packaging in recent years, as companies work to reduce waste. Packages have been designed to contain fewer plastics, thinner films and biodegradable materials.