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As we check in with our other-worldly arbiter "Marty" again about the merits of the potential merger of the United Fresh Produce Association and the Produce Marketing Association, we find him turning... Read more.
Let's face it, it is hard to quantify the value of First Lady Michelle Obama's endorsement of fresh vegetables and fruit. Another example was noted with the first lady's recent prodding of Jay Leno... Read more.
The voting is good but the discussion is even better. The poll question "How could third party audits for fresh produce be improved?" is getting a lot of attention in the Fresh Produce Industry... Read more.
If a visitor from outer space came to earth and examined the tax documents of the United Fresh Produce Association and the Produce Marketing Association, what conclusions would that alien draw? Could... Read more.
Stories about the updated school meal nutrition guidelines are everywhere this morning. Start, of course, with The Packer's coverage. Part of the cost savings that the USDA utilized with the new... Read more.
I had the chance to chat Jan. 25 with Elizabeth Pivonka, chief executive of the Produce for Better Health Foundation, Hockessin, Del. 3:30 p.m. Tom Karst: What do you make of the final rule for the... Read more.
Immigration reform came up during the President Obama's State of the Union message last night, but there was no great sense that this mere mention will lead to action. Here is the link to the... Read more.
Chinese sand pears are knocking, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture proposed in December to let 'em in. Comments will be accepted until Feb. 14, and I noted one skeptical commenter today. Danya... Read more.
The Chilean exchange rate is like a "cold bucket of water" to the country's fruit growers. Not a Gatorade bath after a big win on the gridiron, but a chilling drenching on a cold day. In a story on... Read more.
The USDA published its most recent regulatory plan Jan. 20. Here are some highlights of what the agency said about produce-related issues. On nutrition: Nutrition Assistance. As changes are made to... Read more.