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Wholesum Harvest, Wholesum Berries and Wholesum Family Farms will be collectively known at Wholesum, as the company undergoes a brand refresh.

Michigan Apple grower-shipper Riveridge Produce Marketing Inc. has acquired the sales operation of Jack Brown Produce.

In response to the partial government shutdown, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has extended the deadline for U.S. producers to apply for payments from the Market Facilitation Program.

A new Michigan company, Applewood Fresh Growers LLC, Sparta, is shipping Michigan apples.

There is no Dow Jones Average for produce, unfortunately, but the quest to measure the market persists.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has appointed three members to the Mushroom Council.

NNZ USA, Atlanta, has hired four former Giro Pack Inc. employees who have experience in tubular net and film packaging, Giro Pack’s signature products.

I’ll admit it, I’m a sucker for end-of-the-year predictions about what the new year will bring — especially when it comes to culinary trends or bets on what produce item will become “the next kale.”

The vote is in, and the winner is...

The National Mango Board is seeking nominations for six board member positions before a Feb. 20 deadline.