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IFPA’s CEO on the State of Our Industry
October 27, 2023 This time last week, I had just delivered the State of the Industry at Anaheim for our...
Mission Produce UK expansion plans includes mangos
Oxnard, Calif. – October 30, 2023 – Mission Produce, Inc. BB #:118126 a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing...
USApple launches healthy eating program
Five schools focused on healthy eating initiatives will each win $5,000 Falls Church, VA (October 26, 2023)—The U.S. Apple Association...
Organic Grower Summit to hold grower roundtable
(MONTEREY, CA—October 25, 2023) Leadership from three of the nation’s most progressive organic growing operations have been confirmed as panelists...
OPN: Organic produce sales and volume edge up in Q3
(Monterey, CA — October 26, 2023) For the second quarter in a row, organic fresh produce grew slightly in year-over-year...
Tropical Storm Norma could affect West Mexico vegetables
Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this market update October 24, 2023: Tropical Storm Norma made landfall Monday morning near the...
USDA suspends Cranberry Marketing Order provisions
October 25, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the suspension of the assessment collection and reporting requirement...
Ark Foods begins harvests from Long Island greenhouse
NORTH FORK, LONG ISLAND, SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 – Ark Foods BB #:290462, a modern-day farming company that aims to revitalize...
FPAA: Growing chorus of U.S. voices speak out in opposition to tomato tax
NOGALES, ARIZ. (October 27, 2023)– With the month-long rebuttal period coming to a close earlier this week, more than 450...
Careers in Produce: Resources and training programs
Training and educational programs can help produce companies retain employees by giving them the skills to move up in an...
Envy apple harvest begins early
Harvest started early for new season Envy apples with fruit showing fantastic quality and appearance. “From bloom-time onwards, weather throughout the apple growing regions in...
FPAA: Anti-dumping duties are not the answer to Florida tomato growers’ woes
Nogales, AZ (October 25, 2023) – Anti-dumping duties will not fix what ails the Florida tomato industry, no matter how...
ASOEX first 2023-24 forecast shows new varieties to account for 63% of Chile’s table grape exports
October 25, 2023. The Table Grape Committee of the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX) BB #:156234 has released its first...
Fresh Produce Alliance welcomes the passage of Bill C-280 in Canada House of Commons
October 25, 2023 (Ottawa, ON) – Today, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) BB #:153602, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers...
ZAG offers safety tips during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
San Jose, Calif., October 25, 2023 – ZAG Technical Services BB #:365534, an award-winning IT consulting firm, managed services, and IT...
NatureSweet supports preserving 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement
SAN ANTONIO, TX, October 26, 2023 — With broad support from tomato producers, trade associations, state and local leaders, and...
Watermelon board announces 2023 retail merchandising contest winners
Winter Springs, FL – October 26, 2023 — The National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB) BB #:153670, has named winners in...
Careers in Produce: Retention using the basics
At its essence, success in attracting and retaining talent is simply about providing a desirable working environment. “The best recruitment...
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