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USDA Market News will now report lime prices similar to the manner in which apple, cucumber and bell pepper prices are reported.

The Celina cv. pear — marketed as QTee in other growing regions — has been granted approval to enter the U.S. market through Washington-based Proprietary Variety Management.

This initial planting is part of a planned 67 acres T&G Global will plant on its Hawke’s Bay orchards over the next three years.

Retailers and produce companies should collaborate for better security from cyberattacks, says Johnny McGuire, a produce information technology director and head of ProduceSupply.org’s Cyber Security Council.

Timed with National Mushroom Month, the mushroom marketing council has launched a fall promotion offering home cooks resources, recipes and inspiration that spotlight simplicity and speed.

The Pharr, Texas-based company says the bags will be available for organic and conventional avocados beginning in late 2023.

Longtime Kentucky produce industry veteran Al “Buzz” Horton died Sept. 4 at age 79.

Homegrown Organic Farms and HBF International are anticipating the first shipment of kiwi berries to go out the week of Sept. 18.

Both tomatoes were recently honored with the International Taste Institute’s 2023 Superior Taste Award.