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The Equitable Food Initiative and Sustainability Consortium-led Ethical Charter Implementation Program seeks to strengthen and recognize engagement around labor practices in fresh produce.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on Mestizos Group LLC, Garland, Texas, for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Just in time for Halloween, POM Wonderful has launched a nationwide campaign: “Real Life is Scary: Protect Yourself With POM.”
The International Fresh Produce Association will offer education sessions with business-building global thought leaders on consumer, tech and talent trends at The Global Produce & Floral Show, Oct. 19-21.
Indianapolis Fruit Co., a FreshEdge company, has expanded its executive team with the addition of Tony Mitchell and Marc Jones.
The organic nonprofit was awarded nearly $900,000 by the USDA’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative to collaborate in four organic research and education projects.
The Irvine, Calif.-based organization representing over 1,000 agriculture-affiliated member companies has announced the opening of its scholarship programs for 2024.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas says it will host a “Woman Leaders in the Produce Industry” education session at its Southwest International Produce Expo, Nov. 2-4.
Apeel Sciences’ RipeTrack tool aims to offer real-time, digital insights about ripeness and quality across the fresh produce supply chain.
The Organic Grower Summit has added two new programs to its upcoming event focused on systematic pest management and the latest organic research.