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Developed by renowned fruit breeder Floyd Zaiger, the father of the pluot, the peacotum is a triple threat of tree fruit: peach, apricot and plum. The hybrid fruit has a delicate sweetness with most of its flavor coming from the plum and apricot. …

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is putting the final touches on its 44th Produce Convention and Golf Tournament.  The Convention will be held November 8 – 10, 2012 in Tubac, Arizona, located just north of the largest port of entry for fresh fruits and vegetables from Mexico. …

The Mango Crop Report from the National Mango Board has been updated. Mango shipped volume last week was approximately 1,432,156 boxes representing 31% less than the previous week.  …

The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) reported that cantaloupes tested in the state public health laboratory carry the same strain of Salmonella associated with a statewide outbreak that health officials say is still ongoing. …

Tanimura & Antle Inc. is voluntarily recalling a single lot of romaine lettuce because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria (E. Coli O157:H7).  The affected product is limited to Tanimura & Antle Field Fresh Wrapped Single Head Romaine. This product is packed in a plastic bag with the UPC number 0-27918-20314-9 and may have a Best Buy date of “08 19 12”.  The product was available at retail locations Aug. 2 – Aug. 19, 2012. …