President Trump said Monday that a trade “understanding” has been reached with Mexico.

A Los Angeles man has been arrested for allegedly stealing 800 pounds of lemons near Thermal, Calif.

Editor Tom Karst and retail editor Ashley Nickle discuss the latest news from their travels — Tom to the U.S. Apple Association conference in Chicago, and Ashley to the New England Produce Council expo in Boston.

CHICAGO — The Packer named Mike Rothwell, president and CEO of BelleHarvest Sales Inc., Belding Mich., as its 2018 Apple Man of the Year.

Red delicious, once the shining example of how an apple should look, most likely will lose its No. 1 spot as the most-produced U.S. apple, to the gala variety.

Supervalu engaged in prolonged negotiations with United Natural Foods Inc. and another grocery wholesaler before agreeing in late July to an acquisition by UNFI.

Packaging gives the opportunity to tell a brand story, to cement branding with consumers, to create a visual connection between the product and product qualities and the package.

Read how fresh fruit and vegetable companies are reaching out to younger consumers and their parents with promotions, campaigns, packaging, displays and more.

Prices for limes have risen noticeably in the last month, and suppliers listed seasonal factors, weather and the ongoing lemon shortage as pieces of the puzzle.

Mango shipments from Brazil are underway, with the season delayed compared to previous years.