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I raise a salute to Bob Dole, the former U.S. Senator from Kansas who died Dec. 5 at 98 years old.

Potatoes USA’s Market Access Program (MAP) funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) increased for the 2022-2023 marketing year.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the USDA is deploying $100 million under the new Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program to make available nearly $1 billion in loan guarantees.

The Organic Center announced a new partnership with the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) to advance organic agriculture.

The Hot Climate Programme, an industry-leading breeding programme, is capturing the attention of fresh produce companies globally, as the demand for climate-resistant fruit increases.

Fifth Wheel Freight has partnered with Loadsure, a freight insurance company that ushers spot freight cargo insurance into the modern age through an AI- and automation-powered platform.

As the annual aromas of spiced gingerbread, refreshing peppermint, fresh-cut pine and roasted chestnuts descend upon us, Fresh Del Monte, is adding a few of its own scents to the traditional holiday lineup.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released what it is calling the Foodborne Outbreak Response Improvement Plan.

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc is currently harvesting a variety of melons including cantaloupe, honeydew, specialty Harper and Tara melons and watermelon just in time for prime melon season.

The Cold Hardy Citrus Association (CHCA) will debut their newly created regional brand—Sweet Valley Citrus—at the New York Produce Show on December 15, 2021.