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Amid coronavirus cancellations, United Fresh takes its trade show online
Instead of canceling its annual trade show and convention, like so many associations have done recently, the United Fresh Produce Association got crea... continue reading »
Agriculture groups urge USDA to take action to assist with foodservice effects
A coalition of agriculture groups is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to “take swift action” to help stabilize markets affected by the CO... continue reading »
Bolthouse acquires Rousseau’s carrot operations to expand Southwest footprint
Bolthouse Farms announced March 25 it has entered into an agreement to acquire Arizona-based Rousseau Farming Company’s carrot operations. The a... continue reading »
Produce sees sales spike in US amid coronavirus, led by frozen fruits, vegetables
The numbers are starting to come in and at least on the grocery side of the business and the produce industry has been able to respond to consumer nee... continue reading »
United Fresh wants action by Congress to mitigate coronavirus challenges
United Fresh Produce Association, on behalf of our 1,500 member companies that make up the full fresh produce supply chain at the forefront of the fre... continue reading »
New study shows impact food, ag industries have in US
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has served as a reminder of the critical role that the United States food and agriculture industries play in fueling our... continue reading »
USDA creates webinars to help with agriculture import changes
Agricultural importers and brokers will see a big change later this summer when they submit customs entries in the Automated Commercial Environment ... continue reading »
Potato, corn vodka maker switches production to hand sanitizer
With bottles of hand sanitizer flying off retail shelves amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, distilleries are using their spirits to aid the sup... continue reading »
Lamb Weston adds Bunge, Lowe’s executives to board of directors
Lamb Weston Holdings announced March 18 the appointments of Robert J. Coviello, Senior Vice President, Sustainability and Government Affairs at Bunge ... continue reading »
Viva Fresh Expo in San Antonio now canceled
The 2020 Viva Fresh Expo has been canceled due to the increased concern for the health and safety of the exhibitors and attendees. Going forward, the ... continue reading »
