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ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Mango Board recognized ShopRite as its 2018 Mango Retailer of the Year at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit.

USDA data reports rising truck rates to New York from various produce shipping districts.

An E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce this spring, plus an oversupply of vegetables, contributed to a decline in Dole Food Co.’s fresh vegetable segment in its third quarter financial report.

Holiday dinners nationwide can get a spike of brightness amid the gray chill when more temperate, sunny areas ship winter citrus.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: cranberry season.

The Fresh From Florida brand marketing campaign once again has a full plate of promotions, incentives and support materials ready to tout the benefits of Florida-grown fruits and vegetables.

Mushrooms are squeezing their way into 2019 food trends predictions.

DMA Solutions Inc., Dallas, has released its fifth annual Social Media and Produce Marketer’s Calendars.

Alliance Retail Group has hired Sam Rhodes as chief sales officer.

The National Watermelon Promotion Board, Winter Springs, Fla., cited social media and digital programs as key parts of a successful 2018 domestic promotion campaign.