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Diesel prices are causing sticker shock, as fears of a possible diesel shortage are growing. It’s not just retail diesel prices that are rapidly rising. Some farmers report booking off-road diesel for above $5.

Philadelphia-based AgroFresh Solutions Inc., which is publicly traded on the Nasdaq under the name “AGFS,” has opened an innovation center in Rancagua, Chile.

U.S. fresh apples in storage on June 1 were up 15.9% compared with the same time last year, according to the latest USAppleTracker survey from the U.S. Apple Association.

McFarland, Calif.-based Dulcich & Sons plans to use Hazel Tech for its 2022 grape export program.

The USDA has drafted a pest risk assessment for the importation of dragon fruit (Selenicereus undatus) for consumption from the Dominican Republic.

Winnipeg, Manitoba-based Peak of the Market Ltd. has added Kyle Hemenway as chief financial officer.

Santa Paula, Calif.-based Limoneira Co. reported an improving financial picture when announcing its financial results for the quarter ending April 30 and announced a shift to an “asset lighter” approach to growth.

The company has grown since its beginnings, expanding its offerings.

The stable, high-quality volumes of fruit expected throughout the summer, indicate strong opportunities for promotions at retail, say suppliers of Peruvian avocados.