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Limoneira Co., Santa Paula, Calif., has entered into an agreement with FGF Trapani, a family-owned citrus operation in Argentina, acquiring 1,200 acres of lemons up front and another 1,200 over a three-year period.

Americold Realty Trust, which owns and operates temperature-controlled facilities and infrastructure, has acquired PortFresh Holdings, which serves the fresh produce industry primarily through the Port of Savannah, Ga.

Imported Chilean f.o.b grape prices are up compared with a year ago, but trade sources expect good supply for March promotions.

Mango importers and handlers will be receiving ballots to vote on whether the National Mango Board programs should include frozen mangoes.

Crystal Valley Foods, Miami, has hired Anthony Leombruno as retail sales associate.

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas is lauding the state of Arizona’s investment in a cold inspection facility at the Mariposa Port of Entry at Nogales, Ariz.

(UPDATED, Jan. 25) Which areas of your business are being affected by the government shutdown?

South African fruit company Westfalia Fruit’s Colombia division has a new avocado processing facility in Sonson, Antioquia, Colombia.

Terra Exports, Las Vegas, has opened a Central and South American division in Colombia.

Tasked with shifting food safety oversight from a reactive to proactive role, the Food and Drug Administration has released a plan on methods to stop unsafe food from being imported into the U.S.