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USDA approves SNAP food choice waivers for six more states

The signed waivers will amend the statutory definition of food for purchase for SNAP in WV, FL, CO, LA, OK,...

11 hours ago 7 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review July 18, 2025 

The biggest news in a while is the Department of Commerce officially terminating the tomato suspension agreement, but not to...

3 weeks ago 3 minute read

IFPA launches campaign: You can’t Make America Healthy Again without fruits and vegetables ​

IFPA launches a new campaign on fruits and vegetables as nature’s original prescription for better health, lower healthcare, and longer lives

3 weeks ago 4 minute read

IFPA submits updated policy recommendations to MAHA Commission

IFPA submitted updated policy recommendations to the MAHA Commission, offering proven strategies to improve public health. 

3 weeks ago 5 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review June 13, 2025 

As the produce industry met in Washington, DC, the tomato suspension agreement debate heated up, and the 2025 “Dirty Dozen”...

2 months ago 4 minute read

Secretary Rollins signs SNAP waivers for three more states

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, joined by Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr., signed three new food choice waivers.

2 months ago 4 minute read

IFPA CEO: Fresh produce needs to own the MAHA conversation 

In this time of Make America Healthy Again, fresh produce needs to establish itself as the whole food solution, says...

2 months ago 2 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review May 30, 2025

Pamela Riemenschneider returns to Week in Review to discuss the MAHA Report, tariffs in the produce department, and a cheeky...

2 months ago 1 minute read

The next steps for the MAHA Commission 

When the Trump administration released its MAHA Commission report, there were several positive aspects for the fresh produce industry.

2 months ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review May 23, 2025 

We have a diet and lifestyle health crisis, and MAHA is the first time in generations that government acknowledges it...

2 months ago 3 minute read

IFPA urges focus on produce in response to MAHA report

IFPA issued this statement in response to a White House report published on May 22 by the Make America Healthy...

2 months ago 4 minute read

IFPA needs to see one thing before supporting SNAP junk food restrictions 

Some say fresh produce interests should support SNAP restrictions with the hope that they would lead to more fruit and...

3 months ago 2 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review April 18, 2025  

Tariff discussions diverge between North and South, and the tomato industry starts another chapter of suspension agreement battles. 

4 months ago 5 minute read

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