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Applications open for IFPA Leadership Program
Applications are now open for the IFPA Leadership Program, a year-long program which includes customized trips, hands-on training with industry expert... continue reading »
FDA, USDA investigating new listeria outbreak
The Food and Drug Administration has posted notice of a new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak, and the agency is working with the USDA in a joint invest... continue reading »
Merger creates new food packaging platform
MPE Partners has invested in the merged companies of Central Coated Products and Sun America, known as the Company, to establish a new high-performanc... continue reading »
Mexico to release Rio Grande River water to US under agreement
A long-awaited agreement between the U.S. and Mexico will release water from the Rio Grande River in a move aimed at helping meet the needs of farmers... continue reading »
Additional $1.3B in specialty crop funds available
A second round of USDA’s Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program payments will provide up to $1.3 billion for specialty crop produce... continue reading »
USDA teams up with SC to support food resiliency
USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service has partnered with the S.C. Department of Agriculture to award $4.1 million for 26 projects through the Resilien... continue reading »
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 »
