As the calendar barrels toward the winter holidays, green bean prices are falling — as they are wont to do this time of year. Average prices are down 37 percent over the previous week with supply tight in the east and west according to ProduceIQ.

ProduceIQ also reports that mango markets are on their way back to Earth. “In case you missed the last episode of ‘Mangoes Gone Wild,’ here’s a recap: mango markets were skyrocketing due to a precariously anemic import supply from South American growers,” said Mark Campbell, founder and CEO of ProduceIQ. “Growers in Ecuador report that this year’s

Bananas are one of the top-selling items in the produce department every day of the year. The banana supplies are currently sufficient with good quality, according to shippers.

Why are banana ad promotions infrequently seen these days?

First of all, banana production and shipping costs remain low on a per-pound basis. This allows a lower cost to retailers who then use bananas as a low competing priced item to retain their customers.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average retail price of bananas is 57 cents per pound. Some retailers usually price them at 69 cents. That

Coming off Cathy Burns’ State of the Industry address last month in Anaheim, CA, we all heard loud and clear the importance of taking action with policymakers. While there is a lot of noise within the federal government at the moment, many quieter regulatory and scientific efforts that impact the way Americans eat continue.

You may have heard of MyPlate (formally known as the Food Pyramid) — but do you know the backstory? Every five years, the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Health and Human Services lead efforts to update the Dietary Guidelines for

Several companies have announced recalls of cantaloupe that has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 99 people have reported illnesses across 32 states, with 45 hospitalizations and two deaths connected to the Salmonella outbreak.

Whole cantaloupes have a “Malichita” or “Rudy” sticker with the number 4050 and “Product of Mexico/produit du Mexique.” Trufresh, Crown Jewels and Pacific Trellis announced recalls of whole melons.

Vinyard Fruit & Vegetable Co.'s Vinyard brand pre-cut cantaloupes — including cantaloupe cubes

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses — Cadence Gourmet, San Isidro Fresh Produce and First Quality Produce — for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

These sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

The following businesses and individuals are currently

In today’s digital age, I’ve witnessed a remarkable transformation in the way we acquire knowledge, thanks to the never-ending stream of information on social media. With every scroll, I find myself learning something new, be it a fascinating fact, a practical life hack or a deep dive into a topic I’ve never explored before. It’s an experience that resonates with countless individuals of all generations, where social media has evolved beyond just a means of connection and entertainment — it has become an indispensable source of education.

In fact, recent studies show that an increasing