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The USDA announced Feb. 18 that its avocado inspection program in Michoacan, Mexico has restarted and avocado exports to the U.S. have resumed.

As a growing number of greenhouses embrace lit facilities, the industry has steadily increased access to fresh produce for consumers and retailers alike.

Potato sales continue to perform well at retail compared with pre-pandemic conditions, says Kayla Dome, global marketing manager for retail at Potatoes USA.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against G & K Citrus LLC for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Itamp Inc. satisfied a $26,912 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.

The Boise, Idaho-based grocer has expanded its Supplier Diversity Program as it prepares to host its second virtual summit this spring.

The USDA and the Environmental Protection Agency have added seven companies to the list of U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions, according to a news release.

The USDA has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under PACA.

The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against R & S Export & Import Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).

While the apple category is being impacted by inflation and supply issues, at least one proprietary apple variety is biting into a rather “glorious” stride.