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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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 1 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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