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IFPA: Streamlining services

Those who believe the merger that led to International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 has been positive for the industry...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Ocean Mist refreshes trade show presence

CASTROVILLE, Calif. (November 2, 2023) – Ocean Mist Farms, BB #:111742 the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in...

1 year ago 3 minute read

IFPA: Early achievements

Cathy Burns, former CEO of PMA, and now CEO of International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 says she’s proud of...

2 years ago 5 minute read

IFPA & FFP strengthen dietitian programs at fall events

November 1, 2023 – As part of its influencer engagement strategy, The International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 and The...

2 years ago 4 minute read

IFPA releases 2023 Leadership Program Class

November 2, 2023 Washington, D.C. and Newark, De. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 has announced the incoming...

2 years ago 3 minute read

FDA forms food safety coalition

Another step has been taken in the steep uphill climb to getting the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to...

2 years ago 3 minute read

IFPA: The leadership transition

Industry observers and some of those involved in the previous merger discussions attributed the 2012 failure to a disagreement over...

2 years ago 3 minute read

IFPA: In context with food industry consolidation

The move to finally merge PMA and United Fresh took place during a long period of consolidation in food and...

2 years ago 2 minute read

IFPA: Charting the synergies and challenges as integration continues

A merger between the United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) and the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) had been discussed for...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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

IFPA recaps Global Produce & Floral Show, expo winners

October 21, 2023 Anaheim, CA – The booths are being broken down, the produce and floral is being gleaned for...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Organics: Welcome at last in the mainstream

I see that the International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 is applauding the introduction of Continuous Improvement in Organic Standards...

2 years ago 3 minute read

IFPA supports introduction of new organics legislation

October 18, 2023 Washington, D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 applauds the introduction of the Continuous Improvement...

2 years ago 4 minute read

IFPA CEO urges action in State of the Industry

In her annual State of the Industry address at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show October 19, IFPA BB...

2 years ago 8 minute read

Braga Fresh debuts chopped salad kits

SOLEDAD, Calif. – Oct 10, 2023 – Braga Fresh {{BB#: 206762}}, home of Josie’s Organics, will debut a line of...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Zespri reviews campaign success, showcases SunGold at IFPA

ORANGE COUNTY, CA (October 5, 2023) – Industry professionals and retailers are encouraged to stop by Zespri’s BB #:141270 booth...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Are the IFPA community receptions on your schedule? They should be.

I had a chance to catch up with the International Fresh Produce Association’s Joe Watson about the upcoming Global Produce...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Kopke expands footprint at Global Produce & Floral Show

PORT WASHINGTON, NY (October 6, 2023) – Vertically integrated fruit importer, exporter and distributor since 1937, William H. Kopke Jr.,...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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