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Legislation aims to buoy young growers’ access to farmland
Legislation introduced April 1 in the U.S. House and Senate aims to address the future of farming by helping young farmers and ranchers access farmlan... continue reading »
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 to feature 2,300 exhibitors
Registration for PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025, set for Sept. 29-Oct. 1, is now open. More than 2,300 exhibitors are expected at the packaging and processi... continue reading »
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 »