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IFPA comments highlight priorities for organic fresh produce sector
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has submitted comments highlighting priorities for the organic fresh produce sector in response to ... continue reading »
Mission Produce opening avocado packinghouse in Guatemala
Mission Produce, a leader in sourcing, producing and distributing fresh Hass avocados, is opening a state-of-the-art packinghouse in Guatemala to bett... continue reading »
Fresh Express rebrand includes redesigned packaging
Value-added salads maker Fresh Express has redesigned its packaging as part of a marketing refresh aimed at resonating with shoppers while emphasizing... continue reading »
USDA to provide $340.6M in relief for farmers affected by natural disasters
The USDA has announced $340.6 million in disaster assistance for farmers, ranchers and rural communities affected by natural disasters through the age... continue reading »
IFPA to debut regional women in produce event next month
Building on the success of its annual Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference, the International Fresh Produce Association will debut a regional event... continue reading »
Cal-Organic Farms to offer new chopped greens and chopped vegetable lines
Cal-Organic Farms is expanding into the organic value-added vegetable category with a new line of organic fresh-cut vegetables. With the acquisitio... continue reading »
Tomato farmers hail termination of suspension agreement
American tomato farmers are applauding the termination of the 2019 U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement, effective July 14. The U.S. Department ... continue reading »
Trump suggests plan for undocumented farmworkers to gain legal status
President Donald Trump has floated a plan that could allow undocumented agricultural workers who voluntarily leave the country to gain legal status up... continue reading »
Food equipment manufacturer Heat and Control acquires pair of companies
Food equipment manufacturer Heat and Control has acquired a thermal processing provider and a heat transfer equipment provider, both based in the Unit... continue reading »
Duda Farm Fresh Foods recalls celery product because of listeria concerns
Duda Farm Fresh Foods has voluntarily recalled one production lot of washed and ready-to-eat celery sticks because of the possibility of Listeria mono... continue reading »
