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The study primarily aimed to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a 10-week fruit and vegetable dietary intervention in primary school and the measurement of mental and cognitive health outcomes.

Following a positive result during routine testing, the company initiated the recall of lot #LW15124 sold at Publix starting May 31 with a sell-by date of June 15.

Blackberries, watermelon, sweet corn and tomatoes are just few of the approximately two dozen fruits and vegetables Arkansas growers will be marketing this spring and summer, and they say quality should be excellent.

The app that connects grocers to consumers to reduce food waste says more than 44 million people experience food insecurity in the U.S. and more than 145 billion meals are thrown away annually.

The Southeastern Legal Foundation says it is leading the fight in a new lawsuit challenging a Department of Labor requirement that compels agricultural employers to allow H-2A workers to unionize.

The Los Angeles-based supplier of superfruits, including The Fruitist brand, has signed an agreement with RipeLocker for its postharvest technology designed to extend the life of high-value crops and perishables.

Boise, Idaho-based Grasmick Produce Co. Inc. has been awarded a maximum $25.5 million federal contract to supply fresh fruits and vegetables.

A Florida civil trial jury ruled June 10 in favor of 17 plaintiffs seeking compensation from Chiquita Brands for the deaths of relatives killed by a paramilitary group in Colombia.

ThroughPut.AI says the collaboration will enable growers, suppliers, carriers, distributors and retailers to significantly improve the speed, accuracy and efficiency of their supply and cold chain operations.

The event, held July 10-11 in Monterey, Calif., adds a session to look at the growing interest in fresh produce snacking.