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The first fruit to arrive via vessels should be available the third week of December, just in time for New Year’s ads, says Marcial Hernandez, director of imported fruit.

The bipartisan group of 14 senators is seeking help for farmers and ranchers to conserve water, improve water infrastructure and efficiency, protect lands at risk of erosion, and more.

More hot products and cool trends from the recent New York Produce Show and Conference in New York City.

Indoor farming company Square Roots and produce distributor Gordon Food Service have announced the opening of a new climate-controlled indoor farm in Shepherdsville, Ky.

Distributors generally enjoyed strong sales for the Thanksgiving holiday, and they’re hoping for more of the same for Christmas.

The area under citrus cultivation in South Africa has grown steadily over the past decade, pushed ahead by ongoing investments on relatively high earnings from export markets.

A groundbreaking report from the Regan-Udall Foundation has evaluated the current FDA Human Foods Program and has shared recommendations to reform the agency to ensure food safety.

The company has been awarded a maximum $285.2 million contract.

Thirteen percent of consumers surveyed by The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2023 said they shopped exclusively for organic avocados, down slightly from 16% in 2021.