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Supply chain issues: Feds urge Western ocean carriers to resume full activity
There have been a couple of recent initiatives by the U.S. Department of Transportation and U.S. Department of Agriculture designed to help alleviate ... continue reading »
LGMA column: Even one ‘rotten apple’ hurts everyone
In Poor Richard’s Almanac, Benjamin Franklin took a turn on a phrase and said, “The rotten Apple spoils his companion.” In his choice of the per... continue reading »
Produce orgs urge government to address supply-chain problems
The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing Nov. 3 on the challenges facing the entire agricultural supply chain. As part of the hearing, a join... continue reading »
PMA, United Fresh announce name of new organization, full board of directors
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and United Fresh Produce Association leaders provided a series of updates Oct. 28 for the new association that's c... continue reading »
United Fresh, PMA to outline new organization during live event
Chief executives representing the new association being formed by the Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association, Cathy Burns ... continue reading »
Food Safety Modernization Act training grants coming from USDA-NIFA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will invest $10 million in 21 grants to develop and i... continue reading »
Canada to accept tested leafy greens from Salinas Valley
On Sept. 14, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced it will accept either pre-harvest or finished product testing as part of its requir... continue reading »
Senate ag committee chair Stabenow to present keynote at United Fresh Washington
Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan) will keynote Wednesday morning’s General Session Breakfast, at 8 a.m. ET Sept. 22, during United Fresh 2021 Was... continue reading »
California growers jeer water resiliency bill removal
In response to California State Senator Melissa Hurtado being forced to pull SB 559 — also known as the State Water Resiliency Act of 2021 — after... continue reading »
United Fresh announces Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarships
United Fresh Produce Association is pleased to announce the four recipients of the 2021 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarships: Jo... continue reading »
