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Columbus, Ohio-based DNO Inc. has been awarded a three-year, $48 million contract with the Defense Logistics Agency for delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Kegel’s Produce, Lancaster, Pa., has received the Safe Quality Food certification from SAI Global.

Fresh Direct Produce Ltd., Vancouver, British Columbia, has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed companies for the ninth time.

The Eastern Produce Council celebrated its 53rd annual gala with a different format.

(UPDATED, March 19) The U.S. Department of Agriculture will increase fees for audit and fresh produce inspections services on Oct. 1.

How do companies with no warehouse or logistic capabilities win a federal contract to supply produce boxes to food banks?

Harold Weisfeld, founder of Fruit Distributing Corp. of California, Commerce, has died.

Two produce distributors were awarded multi-million dollar contracts in mid-July to supply fruits and vegetables to schools and Department of Defense customers.

Foodservice distributor Golbon, Boise, Idaho, recently recognized members during its annual awards program, an online event this year.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved $1.2 billion in contracts for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, including $461 million for produce purchases.