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IFPA disappointed in House agriculture appropriations bill’s WIC cuts
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is disappointed by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture’s passage of a funding bill that will strip key nutrition benefits from the WIC program. The cuts could also produce... more »
IFPA connects school districts, produce suppliers
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) coordinated a School Foodservice Partner X-Change in early May to connect produce companies with K-12 school menu planners from 15 of the largest U.S. school districts. The Partner X-Change... more »
Companies announced for IFPA Fresh Field Catalyst Accelerator
International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has announced their newest cohort for the Fresh Field Catalyst Accelerator. “This year’s companies are focused on climate-smart solutions to some of the industry’s biggest challenges, according to a news... more »
Past PMA chair Peter Goulet mourned
The International Fresh Produce Association is mourning the passing of Peter Goulet, a past chair of the Produce Marketing Association, an IFPA predecessor. Goulet, 64, of Saco, Maine, died March 24, surrounded by his family.... more »
IFPA names Produce Safety Immersion Program members
With providing food safety expertise and business solutions as one of its strategic commitments, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) recently welcomed the fourth cohort to its Produce Safety Immersion Program. Sponsored by Calavo Growers... more »
Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference empowers
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is bringing top speakers and networking opportunities to The Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference. This highly popular event, April 16-18 in Orlando, Florida, cultivates women’s potential, develops their skills, and... more »
IFPA food safety leader plans to leave association
Jennifer McEntire, the International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) chief food safety and regulatory officer, is leaving the association. McEntire plans to “step away” from her role with the association on May 5, according to an... more »
IFPA advocates for fresh produce in WIC, ‘healthy’ products
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has responded to proposed revisions to Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) food packages and efforts to define “healthy” for nutrient content claims. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and... more »
IFPA kicks off 2023 with State of the Industry Report
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has released its State of the Industry Report to showcase the data, insights and outlooks that will help the industry prepare for the challenges and opportunities this year. “IFPA’s... more »
IFPA outlines Farm Bill priorities, from tech to food safety
The International Fresh Produce Association supports recommendations delivered to Capitol Hill by the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA), including funding for produce prescriptions, specialty crop research and to help produce companies comply with food... more »
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