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Fueled by increasing demand, imports of Mexican Hass avocados continue to make powerful contributions to the U.S. and Mexican economies, according to a new report from Texas A&M University.

The Packer met with growers, retailers and innovators across the fresh produce supply chain to learn what sustainability looked like on their farm, ranch, grocery aisle and laboratory.

Innovative produce growers find new ways to reduce their impact, incorporating integrated pest management and water conservation strategies to grow fruits and vegetables more sustainably.

After five years of negotiations, Colombia celebrates the arrival of the first shipment of bell peppers to the U.S.

Taylor Farm’s 2022 Social Responsibility and Sustainability Report tracks the salad producer’s milestones toward building healthy communities, employees and the environment.

After a tough year last year, potato crop prospects are much improved for Crystal, N.D.-based O.C. Schulz & Sons.

Following Gov. Newsom’s signing of AB 2183 into law, Western Growers issued a statement saying the legislation “will unleash a relentless campaign of union pressure and harassment targeting California farmworkers.”

Barring any weather surprises, the majority of Red River Valley potato harvest should be completed by mid-October, says Ted Kreis, administrator for the Red River Valley Fresh Potato Growers Co-op.