When Dave Puglia, president and CEO of Western Growers, has to make a point for the ag industry with state or federal lawmakers, he is venturing into familiar territory.

Joe Barsi thinks of himself as an optimistic people person who is a lifetime learner.

If you’re playing a word-association game and someone flashes the word “oranges,” there’s a good chance your response will be “vitamin C.”

The potato category experienced unprecedented retail sales this spring in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and suppliers say they would like to help retailers keep some of that momentum going.

After being hard hit early in the coronavirus pandemic, the herb category seems to be bouncing back, some say with significant double-digit growth.

Garlic supplies were ramping back up in early summer following a spring when the pungent bulbs sometimes were hard to find.

Another good year should be on tap for the date industry following the 2019-20 season that was marked by a significant sales uptick resulting at least in part from COVID-19.

Despite myriad COVID-19 -related challenges, Los Angeles area grocery stores have fared well from a sales perspective since the pandemic broke out.

The produce business seems to be gradually rebounding in Los Angeles as stores and restaurants start to reopen after more than two months of shutdowns triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Table grapes are available year-round, thanks to offshore export programs, but they seem to be associated more with the warm, summer months and outdoor eating occasions.