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TUBAC, Ariz. —— The Mexican tomato trade contributed an estimated $4.8 billion in total economic activity to the U.S. economy in 2016, a new study says.

I recently asked the public affairs office of the U.S. International Trade Administration about the status of the talks for a new tomato suspension agreement between Mexican tomato growers and the U.S.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has amended the import rules for Chilean blueberries regarding fumigation and European grapevine moths.

New Rochelle, N.Y.-based LGS Specialty Sales Ltd. is starting imports of Spanish and Moroccan citrus in November.

Organics Unlimited will be highlighting the company’s eco-friendly packaging, sustainability measures and GROW by Organics Unlimited social responsibility program at Fresh Summit.

President Trump said Monday that a trade “understanding” has been reached with Mexico.

Mother Nature’s unpredictable ways have increased the importance of having geographic diversity in sourcing lemons.

Pompano Beach, Fla.-based Southern Specialties has partnered with national nonprofit Brighter Bites to provide two varieties of produce each week to the organization’s Southwest Florida program.

The Food and Drug Administration has released results of hot pepper and avocado pathogen testing under a program that shines a spotlight on select fruits and vegetables to examine possible food safety issues.

Los Angeles, Calif.- based Pacific Trellis Fruit has successfully launched Jam grapes, a new black seedless grape.