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Fresh produce quality and condition inspection fees from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will increase 10% on Oct. 1.

Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers is helping retailers prepare for a long season of cherry sales.

The FDA is ushering in what it calls a New Era of Smarter Food Safety, with a focus on technology to trace the origin of fresh produce.

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The Florida Watermelon Association is allocating $100,000 for research and development grants, to fight pests and diseases, study growing practices and other projects.

The United Fresh Produce Association has chosen the five industry members who will be recognized for their outstanding work in sharing their expertise.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has sanctioned companies in California and Texas for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

Potato grower-shipper Sun-Glo of Idaho, Sugar City, has added Tron Crumley to its sales staff.