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Specialty crop growers join USDA in climate initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding up to $2.8 billion in a massive initiative with 70 projects – 15 of them involving fruit, vegetable a... READ MORE »
Climate initiative awards $20 million to Elevated Foods
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded up to $20 million to Elevated Foods, allowing it to fast track its efforts to restore and regenerate ag... READ MORE »
Florida growers discuss labor, input challenges
Florida’s growers are working to ensure state and federal policymakers hear their concerns about the numerous challenges and proposed rules to grow ... READ MORE »
Where are all the robots?
Over the past several months, the winners of the International Fresh Produce Association Fresh Field Catalyst Accelerator program have been immersing ... READ MORE »
Foundations focused on fruit and vegetable consumption to merge
The Foundation for Fresh Produce and Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) are merging to further advance fruit and vegetable consumption in Amer... READ MORE »
SweeTangos hit retail shelves after Labor Day
SweeTango apple growers and packers are universally singing the praises of this year’s crop, and urging retailers to place orders now to take advant... READ MORE »
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance outlines farm bill principles
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA), a national coalition of more than 200 specialty crop organizations representing growers of fruits, vege... READ MORE »
IFPA announces new board of directors for 2023
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is welcoming new members to its board of directors. The board of directors slate for 2023 will o... READ MORE »
IFPA joins consumer goods sustainability initiative
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has joined the Consumer Goods Forum Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative, a coalition committed to b... READ MORE »
Brighter Bites raises over $56,000 through virtual auction
Brighter Bites, a Houston-based nonprofit providing under-resourced families with fresh fruits and vegetables and nutrition education, recently hosted... READ MORE »