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USDA’s Ag Outlook Forum packs 30 panels and keynotes in 2 days
USDA’s Ag Outlook Forum packs 30 panels and keynotes in 2 days

The hybrid conference seeks to impart thought-provoking advancements and updates from the USDA’s 29 agencies, with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack leading the event.

Brighter Bites expands reach in Washington, D.C.
Brighter Bites expands reach in Washington, D.C.

The national children’s education-based nonprofit anticipates serving an additional 250 families in the D.C. area.

Coosemans DC expects strengthening demand this fall
Coosemans DC expects strengthening demand this fall

Coosemans DC is seeing strong demand for both retail and foodservice offerings, said Lolo Mengel, CEO of the Jessup, Md.-based company.

Biden, Trump reps debate, pollster predicts at Washington Conference
Biden, Trump reps debate, pollster predicts at Washington Conference

Forty days before the general elections, the United Fresh Washington Conference gathered representatives from Joe Biden’s and Donald Trump’s campaigns in a virtual session attended by more than 220 people.

Sonny Perdue details relief plans at Washington Conference
Sonny Perdue details relief plans at Washington Conference

Michael Muzyk, president of Bronx, N.Y.-based Baldor Specialty Foods, opened the second day of the virtual United Fresh Washington Conference with a message of the importance of the restaurant industry.

United Fresh chooses Family Business scholarship recipients

The United Fresh Produce Association has selected four recipients of the 2018 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarships for the upcoming Washington Conference.

Maryland wholesale market strives to meet area needs
Maryland wholesale market strives to meet area needs

With a full roster of vendors, the Maryland Wholesale Produce Market still strives to meet the produce needs of an increasingly diverse set of consumers in Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

Coastal Cos., food bank partner with Brighter Bites in D.C.

Capital Area Food Bank and The Coastal Cos. Foundation are partnering with Brighter Bites to launch school-based programs giving families increased exposure to fresh produce in Prince George’s County, Md.