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The Food and Drug Administration has extended the comment period for the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Laboratory Accreditation Program proposed rule.

Several factors came together to launch Ephrata, Pa.-based Four Seasons Produce Inc. into the sustainability arena.

The Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit will focus on emerging technologies, including the human aspect, ensuring that workers are prepared to continue innovation in production agriculture.

Increased fruit and vegetable production in the region could be a boon to the economy.

Zespri will show off a new proprietary clamshell pack for its SunGold kiwifruit at the Feb. 27-20 Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure 2020 show in Tampa, Fla.

The 2020 Viva Fresh Open charity golf tournament will be named in the posthumous honor of Ken Martin, founder of Rio Queen Citrus.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on Write On Marketing Inc., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

Taylor Sokol has been named to the newly created position of director of foodservice for Apeel Sciences, Goleta, Calif.

The winter 2020 United Fresh Produce Association Fresh Insights for Foodservice report takes a close look at kiwifruit and watermelon radishes, along with new plant-based menu trends.

Frank Yiannas, the Food and Drug Administration’s deputy commissioner for food policy and response and the former food safety expert at Walmart, is delivering the opening speech at the GS1 Connect 2020.