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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has barred Double D Sales Co. Inc. from operating in the industry for failing to pay about $380,000 in bills to produce sellers.

Vertical farming, the bastion of tech start-ups, has attracted the attention of global company Bayer AG, with plans to develop vegetable varieties suited to that indoor farming model.

An innovative approach to extending shelf life of avocados may end up reducing waste, saving energy and having an all-around positive impact on the environment.

Sustainable business practices within the fresh produce industry will be the focus of The Packer’s Sustainable Produce Summit.

California organic certifier CCOF has received high marks for its GlobalG.A.P. program.

Federal agencies must work together to increase fruit and vegetable consumption among all Americans, according to a Produce Marketing Association-led industry task force.

Austin, Texas, health officials are investigating an outbreak of Cyclospora infections.

When Escondido, Calif.-based Henry Avocado opened its new packing and distribution center in 2018, food safety was top of mind.

With new crop harvest beginning and storage supplies dwindling, it is always a market-moving time for the apple crop in August.

The New England Produce Council has welcomed new leadership as the two-year terms of executive board members expired.