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IFPA’s Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference 2026 builds momentum

The 2026 Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference brought together 200+ professionals from across the fresh produce and floral supply chain.

5 days ago 4 minute read

IFPA names second cohort of Packaging Innovation Program

The 2026 cohort includes seven companies developing cutting-edge packaging technologies for U.S. specialty crop exports.

7 days ago 4 minute read

IFPA’s Retail Conference tackles packaging pressure

As Extended Producer Responsibility regulations continue to expand, their implications for the industry are becoming significant.

2 weeks ago 3 minute read

CBP to launch IEEPA tariff refund portal

U.S. Customs and Border Protection announces that Phase 1 of its new refund tool, CAPE, will go live on April...

2 weeks ago 2 minute read

IFPA CEO on how rising fuel prices affect the supply chain

The fresh produce supply chain—from farm to fork—is feeling the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

3 weeks ago 4 minute read

IFPA launches 2026 EU policy agenda

IFPA launches its 2026 EU policy agenda aimed at increasing fruit and vegetable consumption across Europe while strengthening trade.

3 weeks ago 2 minute read

IFPA members bring the Joy of Fresh to White House Easter

IFPA and its member companies again brought the vibrant colors and flavors of fresh produce and florals to the White...

3 weeks ago 4 minute read

IFPA releases 2026 U.S. policy agenda

IFPA has released its 2026 U.S. Public Policy Agenda, a framework for advancing the fresh produce and floral industry's priorities.

4 weeks ago 4 minute read

IFPA to spotlight Gen Z and Gen Alpha in 2026 State of Retail session

IFPA will present The Pulse of Retail: IFPA’s 2026 State of Retail at The Retail Conference & Golf Tournament.

1 month ago 4 minute read

New USDA-funded IFPA initiative incentivizes regenerative farming

IFPA was awarded federal funding as part of USDA’s Advancing Markets for Producers grants, taking climate smart emphasis to competitiveness.

2 months ago 4 minute read

IFPA CEO urges Congress to boost produce consumption

CEO Cathy Burns said raising fruit and vegetable consumption is a public health imperative and an economic opportunity for American...

2 months ago 5 minute read

IFPA releases IEEPA tariff refund update

IFPA released guidance for members seeking the refunds, and it scheduled a webinar for members on the topic for March...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Feeding America names IFPA leader as Chief Government Relations Officer

Reporting to CEO Denis McDonough, Freeman Adcock will lead Feeding America’s public policy and government relations efforts.

2 months ago 3 minute read

IFPA names VP of Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs

IFPA announces that Dr. Eric Stevens will join the association as Vice President of Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs.

2 months ago 4 minute read

IFPA urges House Agriculture Committee to advance farm bill

IFPA issued a statement ahead of the House Agriculture Committee’s March 3 markup of the Farm, Food, and National Security...

2 months ago 2 minute read

IFPA expands school foodservice partnerships

The International Fresh Produce Association recently hosted its annual School Foodservice Partner X-Change, a high-impact virtual program.

2 months ago 8 minute read

IFPA supports new FDA standards for produce safety oversight 

FDA recently announced the establishment of the Produce Regulatory Program Standards, a new produce safety oversight framework.

2 months ago 3 minute read

Trump places 15% global tariff, but USMCA remains exempt 

The administration said it is leaving in place an exemption for most goods shipped under the USMCA agreement, including many ag products.

2 months ago 2 minute read

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