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Ossid names new regional sales manager for upper Midwest region

Tray packaging and thermoform form fill seal machinery manufacturer Ossid has hired a new regional sales manager to service its upper Midwest customer... continue reading »

USDA to renew Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee charter

The USDA will renew the charter of the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee for two years. The organization’s current charter expires May... continue reading »

Crop science company’s new trait technology increases corn oil composition in trials

New trait technology from crop science company ZeaKal has increased corn oil composition in field trials while maintaining yield and protein. The c... continue reading »

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IFPA applauds full funding of fruits and vegetables in WIC program

The International Fresh Produce Association commends the U.S. House for approving full funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Wo... continue reading »

A smoky haze from wildfires hangs over a Texas town

Texas growers face ‘catastrophic’ losses from wildfires

Texas growers and agriculture producers face 'catastrophic' losses caused by wildfires in the state’s Panhandle and northwest region. Since Feb. ... continue reading »

IFPA Foundation for Fresh Produce names 2024 board

The International Fresh Produce Association’s Foundation for Fresh Produce has named its 2024 board members, including chair Alex DiNovo of DNO Prod... continue reading »

IFPA issues call to action to help preserve WIC fruit and vegetable benefit

The International Fresh Produce Association is calling on its members to act to protect the fruit and vegetable benefit in USDA’s WIC program. Th... continue reading »

5 to join Texas Produce Hall of Fame

The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) will induct five new members into the Texas Produce Hall of Fame. Scheduled for January 29 at th... continue reading »

USDA awards $203M in market access and development funds

More than $203 million will be awarded to nearly 70 agricultural organizations to help expand U.S. food and agricultural export markets through two US... continue reading »

$4M in grants aim to support supply chain infrastructure in South Carolina

More than $4 million is available in grants to support supply chain infrastructure for domestic food and farm businesses through a new partnership in ... continue reading »