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An increase in apple and orange prices spurred retail fresh produce inflation in February, new government statistics show.

After 47 years in the produce business, Cheryl Williams is retiring.

The loss of confidence in romaine lettuce after multiple food safety recalls encouraged baby leaf and head lettuce greenhouse grower Revol Greens, Owatonna, Minn., to add a chopped romaine program.

The New York Department of Agriculture has two new initiatives to strengthen its Farm-to-School program, which provides new markets for New York farmers and improves access to locally grown and produced food in schools.

Bakersfield, Calif.-based Grimmway Farms has added David Bright as vice president of marketing.

Center for Growing Talent continues its three-part Virtual Wellness Series 5 p.m. Eastern March 30 with a live chef demonstration, titled “Healthy, Delicious Eating,” to support the Career Pathways program.

McFarland, Calif.-based Sunview Marketing International of California, Inc., has added Bryan Roberts in the new position of director of retail development.

With added acreage this year and production continuing to rise, marketers see a bright future for California strawberries.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a final rule modifying the handling regulation for pears grown in Oregon and Washington.