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Food Safety
Safe Foods Corp. breaks ground on an expansion project
North Little Rock, Ark.-based Safe Foods Corporation, a division of PSSI, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its latest expansion project in North Little Rock on June 2.
June 28, 2022 02:43 PM
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Tom Stenzel speaks at the USDA's MyPlate announcement in 2011, pictured with Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Leslie Sarasin, the president and chief executive officer of FMI
People
Reflecting on Stenzel’s successes
The fresh produce industry never lacked for challenges during Tom Stenzel’s nearly 30-year career as CEO of the United Fresh Produce Association.
June 24, 2022 08:50 AM
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Calavo
People
Replacing Rob Wedin, Danny Dumas to lead Calavo Grown segment
Danny Dumas has been named senior vice president and general manager for Calavo Grown, filling the role held by Rob Wedin.
June 22, 2022 04:33 PM
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People
Philadelphia produce veteran Charles Pigliacelli remembered
Philadelphia produce veteran Charles Pigliacelli died June 17 and is remembered for his role in the success of John Vena Inc.
June 22, 2022 04:31 PM
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From Left to right: Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24); President and CEO Western Growers: Dave Puglia; Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR-4), Chairman House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Cathy Burns, CEO of IFPA; Rep. Jimmy Panetta, (CA-20); and, Rep. Dusty Johnson, (SD-AL).
Industry
Biden signs into law Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022
Promising reforms to help U.S. ag exporters, the 2022 Ocean Shipping Reform Act was signed into law on June 16 by President Biden.
June 22, 2022 09:17 AM
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Industry
National WIC Association praises subcommittee vote for the extension of WIC fruit and vegetable benefits
Winning praise from nutrition advocates, the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee on June 15 voted to approve a yearlong extension of enhanced WIC fruit and vegetable benefits.
June 20, 2022 11:22 PM
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People
The thing about Tom...
What is it about Tom Stenzel that he was able to survive and thrive for nearly 30 years in the high-pressure world of industry politics and association leadership?
June 20, 2022 01:17 PM
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Vilsack
Food Safety
USDA announces assistance for on-farm food safety expenses for specialty crop growers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the USDA plans to provide up to $200 million in assistance for specialty crop producers for food safety expenses.
June 20, 2022 10:08 AM
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Peppers
Produce Crops
USDA seeks comments on pest risk assessment on Spanish peppers
The USDA has drafted a pest risk assessment for the expansion of U.S. pepper imports from Spain.
June 16, 2022 01:57 PM
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Grapes
Produce Crops
Mexican grape export forecast lowered
The forecast for Mexican table grape shipments to the U.S. has been lowered, according to the Mexican table grape growers association, or AALPUM.
June 16, 2022 12:44 PM
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