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Lower prices for Florida tomatoes and Mexican avocados drove the Produce Price Index (my own creation) down to lower levels in late January, though prices for Idaho potatoes are trending higher.

The likelihood of a whole lettuce purchase fell six percentage points from Fresh Trends 2017.

After a tough year for the southeastern produce industry, more than 3,400 of those growers and packers started the new year afresh at the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference in Savannah, Ga.

Jim Allen, vice president of marketing for New York Apple Sales and former president of the state’s apple association, has been honored by the New York State Agricultural Society.

The U.S. Department has imposed sanctions on four produce companies under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

Kelly Green, president and chairwoman of Birko Corp., is a new member of the AgIndustry Leadership Council at Colorado State University.

LA QUINTA, Calif. — Once acclaimed as a top chef for the elite, Dan Giusti has a vision to bring better food to students.

Vegetable grower Uesugi Farms, which is facing court claims of non-payment for produce, is closing.

The California Fresh Fruit Association’s annual meeting will feature speakers on issues affecting debate on the global economy and immigration.

The Produce Marketing Association is seeking nominations for the PMA 2019 Science & Technology Circle of Excellence award.