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Columbus, Ohio-based processor and produce distributor DNO Produce has broken ground on an expansion to its fresh-cut produce facility, according to a news release.

T Fresh Company of City of Industry, CA is recalling its 7.5oz (200g) enoki mushrooms, Lot #6021053 grown in China.

The USDA has imposed sanctions on a produce business for failing to pay a reparation award issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).

Grapevine, Texas – Consultant Richard Kottmeyer challenged produce marketers to rethink their assumptions about branding and reputation management in an April 22 education session at Viva Fresh.

Fires are burning across the drought-stricken Southern plains. Several states are in extreme or exceptional drought. The elevated fire risk is expected to persist through spring.

Farmers and ag cooperative need to be on high alert this spring. That’s according to the FBI, which is predicting cyber criminals might attack the industry during planting and harvest.

Recovery is underway for Taylor Farms after its primary foodservice processing facility in Salinas, Calif., was severely damaged by a fire April 13-14.

Marfa, Texas resident and dual citizen Rámon Vega Navarro recently launched his first music video that pays tribute to Village Farms’ employees in Marfa with his song “Doble Nacionalidad.”