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Distributors in Florida and North Carolina have recently been awarded Department of Defense contracts to supply fresh produce.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the agency has finalized updates, including expanded fruit and vegetable benefits, to foods prescribed to participants in the Women, Infants and Children program.

The first of T&G Global’s premium new season Envy branded apples have departed Aotearoa New Zealand, bound for China.

As Cinco de Mayo approaches, produce companies and retailers are preparing promotions to boost sales of fresh fixings for guacamole, tacos, burritos and other Mexican food favorites.

Holding the No. 99 position, the full-line grocery store in Northern California’s latest recognition marked its 18th year on the list.

The story of Vidalia onions comes to national television in a two-part special airing April 12 and April 19.

The USDA is seeking nominees for 10 grower members and 10 alternate members for the Citrus Administrative Committee.

The USDA is seeking public input on modifying the membership structure of the South Texas Onion Committee.

With over 100 attendees focused on trade issues, the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas concluded its Spring Policy Summit in late March.