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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is purchasing 2.18 million pounds of apples from three suppliers for child nutrition and other food assistance programs this year.

The United Fresh Produce Association has chosen the second class for its year-long Produce Safety Immersion Program.

Nature Fresh Farms, Leamington, Ontario, has hired Robert Van Der Geest as general manager of its Mexican operations.

Jenfitch Inc. has gained NSF approval to use a proprietary sodium oxychloride formulation that works even more effectively than ozone in post-harvest wash systems and hydro-coolers.

A recent study published in the scientific journal Clinical Infectious Diseases found that a lack of adequate vitamin K levels was associated with poor outcomes in COVID-19 patients.

Healthy Family Project wrapped 2020 raising $210,780 through cause marketing programs focused on living a healthy lifestyle and inching ever further passed the $7 million raised milestone.

A new series of United Fresh Produce Association re-Fresh Experience sessions is set to begin Jan. 12.

The U.S. International Trade Commission, acting on a request by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, has initiated investigations into the effects of imported cucumbers and squash on domestic growers.

Potato growers and shippers must stay connected to fast-changing consumer trends if they are to keep pace with the needs of omni-channel customers. Michael Sansolo believes.