Good growing conditions have Florida citrus growers looking forward to a strong crop this season with volume an estimated 3.4% greater than last year.

Citrus greening disease or huanglongbing — HLB for short — has taken a toll on Florida’s citrus sales, but hope remains that the industry will survive and even thrive.

A vegetable-forward recipe for Thanksgiving, farro and vegetable stuffed acorn squash.

Stemilt Growers, Wenatchee, Wash., received the Washington Apple Education Foundation’s Group Volunteer of the Year Award.

Sysco Corp. has awarded Taylor Farms, Salinas, Calif., with its top supplier award for fresh produce.

Wholesome Wave has selected Joe Cahalan as interim executive director.

The Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association has given Kegel’s Produce, Lancaster, Pa., the Excellence in Food Safety Award.

Peru grape exports will increase by 5% in 2019-20, according to a new estimate from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 

Culled whiskey barrels from distiller Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. is fueling growth in greenhouses at Nature Fresh Farms, Leamington, Ontario.

Going into mid-November and beyond, the outlook is very good for Texas produce, industry sources say.