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New government relations staffer joins IFPA
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has added Sarah Neagu-Reed to its government relations division. Neagu-Reed will be joining IFPA... more »
Braga Fresh introduces organic salad blends, kits
Braga Fresh is launching two vegan salad kits and three salad blends under its Josie’s Organics brand at the Organic Produce Summit. Braga Fresh ... more »
Potato industry yearbook released
The newest report about the potato industry has been released. The 2023 edition of the Annual Potato Yearbook, which highlights the progress on Nat... more »
Organic Trade Association names new president, board members
The Organic Trade Association’s incoming president for 2023-24 is Tracy Favre, vice president of sustainability for live operations at egg company H... more »
Ag labor bill introduced for third time
A bipartisan group in the U.S. House of Representatives has reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act for the third time, seeking a workforce ... more »
Groups plan legal challenge to new Florida immigration law
A group of civil rights organizations plan to challenge Florida’s new immigration law that specialty crop growers say severely threatens their abili... more »
EFI farmworker video stories win awards
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) has recently received recognition for video presentations that shine the light on the plight of U.S. farmworkers. E... more »
Lipman’s organic vegetables to be featured at Organic Produce Summit
Lipman’s organic and fresh-cut vegetables will be on display at this year’s Organic Produce Summit (OPS). The Immokalee, Florida-based Lipman F... more »
USDA adds resources to grow organic workforce
The USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) has published new resources in its Growing the Organic Workforce course in the USDA Organic Integrity Lear... more »
IFPA Washington advocacy conference registration opens
Registration for the International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) Washington advocacy conference has started. Hundreds of leaders from every ... more »
CDFA offers Healthy Soils Demonstration Program funding
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced the availability of approximately $4 million dollars of grant funding for its Healt... more »
Cyclospora food safety test developed for fresh produce
A test that speeds detection of a human diarrheal disease than causes illnesses and outbreaks in fresh produce including berries, leafy greens and her... more »
