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Columbus, Ohio-based DNO Inc. has been awarded a three-year, $48 million contract with the Defense Logistics Agency for delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Kegel’s Produce, Lancaster, Pa., has received the Safe Quality Food certification from SAI Global.

The Eastern Produce Council celebrated its 53rd annual gala with a different format.

(UPDATED, March 19) The U.S. Department of Agriculture will increase fees for audit and fresh produce inspections services on Oct. 1.

Wholesalers and foodservice distributors are selling to consumers as they scramble to replace millions in lost sales to restaurants because of COVID-19 restrictions in place since mid-March.

Boston-based Costa Fruit & Produce is distributing fruit snack packs to area healthcare workers.

Houston-based Brothers Produce is providing needed distribution assistance to Houston Food Bank and its partners.

Hopes were running high among fresh produce foodservice distributors, food banks and other nonprofit groups that may benefit from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farmers to Families food box program.

Help is on the way.

As promised, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has released its solicitation for proposals for the Buy Fresh Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program.