A new documentary film co-produced and hosted by actress Eva Longoria and “Fast Food Nation” author Eric Schlosser claims to expose the underbelly of the farm labor system in the United States and says pressure from retailers and fast food restaurants contributes substantially to “subhuman” working conditions.

The Hass Avocado Board recently elected a new slate of officers for the next year. James Johnson, producer, was chosen as chairman of the board; Bob Schaar, producer, will be vice-chairman; Mike Parr, importer, will be secretary; and Chris Henry, importer, will be treasurer.

Colorado officials say one lot of cucumbers traced to a farm in Mexico is likely the cause of an E. coli outbreak of patrons who ate at three Jimmy John’s locations in the Denver metropolitan area in 2013.

The sandwich chain is being blamed for the E. coli 0157:H7 outbreak during October 2013 that involved at least nine people. All nine patrons recalled eating cucumbers, and disease investigators suspected tomatoes and lettuce but found there was no common lot shipped to all three restaurants.

Just in time for holiday baking season California Giant Berry Farms launched an "All About Pies" national consumer promotion featuring its fresh blueberries and blackberries.

WASHINGTON — Mexico's Economy Secretariat has launched an anti-dumping investigation on U.S. apples in response to a petition filed by fruit growers alleging U.S. apples entered the Mexican market at below fair market rate, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

USDA's notice says Mexico initiated the antidumping duty investigation on Dec. 4 on U.S. fresh apples shipped from January to December 2013.

Avocados from Mexico is partnering with Old El Paso during the prime football season and leading up to the Super Bowl with its Guac Fiesta campaign. Launching nationwide and running from Dec. 16, 2014 to Feb.