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IFPA food safety chief leaving to direct efforts at Boar’s Head
The leader of the International Fresh Produce Association’s food safety efforts is leaving the organization to become the new chief food safety offi... continue reading »
These stakes are bananas! Grand prizes worth more than $950
In honor of National Banana Day on April 16, Dole Food Co. is teaming up with a frozen dessert maker and a home composter to spotlight the sustainable... continue reading »
Fresh Del Monte acquires Ugandan avocado oil supplier
Fresh Del Monte Produce has acquired Avolio, Uganda’s leading supplier of bulk crude and edible avocado oil. The deal gives Fresh Del Monte a maj... continue reading »
Sustainable packaging company receives new round of investment
Israeli-based sustainable packaging company W-Cycle has received a new round of funding from Melhoramentos to help meet demand for plastic-free, compo... continue reading »
FDA extends deadline to meet enhanced traceability requirements
Food manufacturers, processors and packers will have 30 additional months beyond a previous deadline to meet enhanced U.S. Food and Drug Administratio... continue reading »
IFPA talks tariffs with White House officials
The International Fresh Produce Association board discussed industry trade and economic issues during mid-month meetings with White House officials. ... continue reading »
PMMI foundation adds new workforce development partner
The PMMI Foundation, the charitable arm of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has partnered with a new Visionary Benefac... continue reading »
ReposiTrak expands data-sharing capabilities of traceability network
Traceability and regulatory compliance network ReposiTrak has expanded the capabilities of its automated network to allow suppliers to share traceabil... continue reading »
Federal disaster relief funds expected to begin rollout
Eligible growers affected by natural disasters can expect applications to open for $10 billion in economic aid by March 21, according to the USDA. ... continue reading »
National Council of Agricultural Employers seeks new leader
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is searching for a new leader. President and CEO Michael Marsh, who has led the national trade o... continue reading »
