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Suddenly, bars, casual eateries, and fine-dining restaurants have nearly vanished.

About a week ago, the tidal wave that is the coronavirus began to upend the lives of every American.

The Food and Drug Administration has suspended enforcement of verifying Food Safety Modernization Act audit requirements for importers and food facilities because of the coronavirus COVID-19 spread.

The coronavirus COVID-19 has brought unprecedented challenges to our world.

Bobalu Berries, Oxnard, Calif., is donating strawberries to school children and families as they pick up meals at schools that have been shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a show of solidarity, Miss Chiquita is staying home, too.

The Packer’s Tom Karst visited March 25 with Alex DiNovo, president and chief operating officer of DNO Produce, the Columbus, Ohio-based distributor.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has compiled a list of FAQs for the Perishable Agriculture Commodities Act as customers ask suppliers about extending payment terms.

With the uncertainty of the effects of COVID-19 on business, any company selling produce should not extend payment terms past 30 days, thereby waiving protections under the PACA Trust, according to United Fresh.

The 2020 Canadian Produce Marketing Association convention and trade show is canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.