Marketing
IFPA: Keep WIC with produce in SNAP funds
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) launched its largest-ever ad campaign in support of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for ... more »
Market access, development programs receive $203M in funding
More than $203 million will be awarded to nearly 70 agricultural organizations to help expand U.S. food and agricultural export markets through ... more »
Value-added products key to organic sales growth
The prospects for organic produce remain strong in these inflationary times, according to leaders of some of the largest grower-shipper operations. ... more »
UNFI supports Black farmer training program
Organic and natural foods supplier UNFI (United Natural Foods Inc.) and Cargill have increased donations to an organization that trains Black farmers ... more »
Florida event focuses on organic food, farming
Florida Organic Growers (FOG) is offering discounted early registration to the 2024 Organic Food and Farming Summit. The event is April 18-19 at th... more »
Georgia Senator pushes CBP to boost Georgia produce demand
Georgia U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has pushed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to help Georgia farmers sell more produce, including pecans. In... more »
CMI cites rapid growth with leadership promotions
CMI Orchards, Wenatchee, Washington, is making leadership changes during what it calls an era of major growth. CMI President Bob Mast said the comp... more »
Homegrown Organic Farms shares 2023 display contests winners
Homegrown Organic Farms (HGO), an employee-owned fresh fruit marketer and shipper, has announced the winners of its 2023 in-store display contests at ... more »
