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Keystone Fruit Marketing has been an integral part of the onion supply chain from Peru for over 30 years, says Matthew Gideon, sales and commodity manager for the Greencastle, Pa.-based marketer.

A survey of produce professionals at the LinkedIn Fresh Produce Industry Discussion Group indicates a mixture of expectations for retail growth.

Most Florida specialty crop growers were spared damage from Hurricane Idalia, the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association reports.

Advocates are urging action to support workers outside who are harvesting, packing and transporting fresh produce through a summer of record-breaking temperatures.

Envy apples has entered a partnership with The Pioneer Woman magazine to spark consumer trials, stimulate repeat purchases and inspire expanded usage occasions.

The work includes levee repairs and debris removal to help protect and prepare local communities in anticipation of another possible wet season

Stemilt Growers will see significant increases in organic Cosmic Crisp, SweeTango, and Honeycrisp apples in the 2023-24 crop year, says Brianna Shales.

A Florida-based operation also has been debarred from participating in the H-2A program for three years due to the violations.

The Yakima, Wash.-based company says it will showcase the product in October at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Floral & Produce Show and the International Bakery Association show.