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Frieda’s awarded four honors in 2022 Kitchn Essentials

Los Alamitos, CA – As award season kicks off this fall, Frieda’s BB #:127169 Branded Produce has picked up four...

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SEPC educational sessions reveal technology innovation

NASHVILLE, TN — Today, the Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) BB #:191194 What’s New? From the Consumer View 2022 is one...

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EFI shares facts and figures during National Farm Safety and Health Week

The Equitable Food Initiative shares this information during National Farm Safety and Health Week – September 18-24, 2022 According to...

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FFVA announces Class 12 of emerging leaders program

MAITLAND, Fla. – The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association BB #:153753 today announced the selection of 14 up-and-coming agriculture industry...

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IFPA economic impact study shows industry strength

Sept. 23, 2022 – Washington, DC – The U.S. fresh produce and floral industries support 2.2 million total jobs across...

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IFPA announces new speaker for Global Produce and Floral Show Women’s Leadership Breakfast

Washington DC and Newark, De. – Academy Award winning actress and activist, Marlee Matlin is the new Women’s Leadership Breakfast...

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Three judge panel upholds hydroponic organics

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA September 22, 2022 – The Coalition for Sustainable Organics (CSO) is pleased that a three judge panel...

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Pure Flavor participates in National Family Meals month

Leamington, ON – What is a better cause than helping families gather around the table and be a part of...

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Guatemala prepares to enter U.S. avocado market

Mexico, Peru, and Chile have been the prime world exporters of avocados. But other nations are moving into the lucrative...

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IFPS to hold inaugural virtual global sustainability symposium

The International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS) has announced today that it is holding its inaugural virtual global sustainability symposium...

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TIPA, Texas ag leaders urge action on farm labor shortage

EDINBURG, TX – On Thursday, September 22, at 10am CST, the American Business Immigration Coalition Action (ABIC Action), Texas International...

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OGS 2022 announces ‘Exploring Organic Research Ed Intensive’

Monterey, CA — A two-parted intensive featuring the results of two recently released reports on organic farming and an in-depth...

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Game Changers: The Bagged Salad

As a produce industry observer, I’m always on the lookout for innovation. And, as the North American fresh produce industry...

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Potato market pressure eases

Northwest potato harvest continues, improving a low-supply/high demand situation from earlier this month. Small sizes are abundant, leading to a...

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Envy apples claims second Kitchn award win

Envy has picked up back-to-back awards in The Kitchn’s annual Kitchen Essentials: Grocery Edition awards – as a repeat winner...

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How to watch the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health

On Sept. 28, 2022 the Biden-Harris Administration will host the historic White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health —...

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USDA seeks input on new grant program addressing labor issues

WASHINGTON, September 21, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is gathering input to help shape a recently announced...

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Bushel Boy Farms launches year-round, greenhouse-grown cucumbers

For the first time in more than three decades, the innovative greenhouse growers will produce a second crop using a...

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