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IFPA has reflected on an eventful 2022 and has shared highlights and milestones from its first year as an organization.
Episode 35 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features Nick Houshower of private equity firm Equilibrium, an investor in the greenhouse produce space, including with Little Leaf Farms, Revol Greens, AppHarvest and Houwelings.
Families who are eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are less likely to purchase fresh produce when buying groceries online compared to in-store, according to a new study.
The USDA now has approved more than 150 additional retailer chains to offer online grocery shopping to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants.
The San Francisco-based food technology company has added JC Produce, a fresh produce company known for garlic and ginger, to its portfolio.
Produce suppliers, tech leaders and logistics firms arrived in force to 2022’s Global Produce and Floral Show in October.
Retailers, tech leaders and growers weighed in on the future of Controlled Environment Agriculture at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show education panel discussion.
Citrus and grape producer Fowler Packing expands citrus program with a 10,000 acre acquisition of California farmland.
The U.S. Trade Representative has declined a 301 investigation request from Florida lawmakers and instead will form an advisory panel to explore ways to assist Southeastern producers.
Soil-based indoor grower Soli Organic secures over a million to scale operations and enhance technology.
A wholly owned subsidiary of Fresh Del Monte Produce, the cut vegetable and leafy greens company is investing heavily in its snap pea program, as it further commits to being a leader in the space.
Leafy green grower aims to grow 17 million pounds of romaine annually in new central Texas greenhouse facility, increasing romaine production twofold.
Watsonville, Calif.-based berry grower anticipates an ample strawberry crop from California’s central coast this October.
FMI’s chief public policy officer shares insight on how the food industry will help the White House achieve goals to end hunger and increase access to healthy food.
“If you were not here, you missed being part of history this week,” said IFPA’s Chief Public Policy Officer Robert Guenther of The Washington Conference.
First-of-its-kind report by IFPA highlights produce and floral industry contributions and underscores economic impacts.
Onion grower Shuman Farms will share leadership and sustainability update at Southern Innovation Conference in Nashville.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas cries foul in response to a recent bi-partisan petition calling for investigation into Mexico’s trade practices.
Scammers are using the COVID-19 situation to steal personal information from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients, the U.S. Department of Agriculture warned March 24.
The project takes the facility off of the traditional energy grid and lowers Taylor Farm’s carbon footprint.
Market report predicts increased demand for fresh produce in the next five years, forecasting consumers will power wellness goals with nutritious fresh fruits and vegetables.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits to low-income households will increase by 18% this year, according to new projections from the Congressional Budget Office.
A big increase in benefits is on the way for Americans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
A USDA pilot program designed to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients to buy groceries online could expose them to unwanted data collection and manipulative online marketing.
Prioritizing culture is often overlooked when it comes to employee management and retention.
These 10 steps can help keep your employees from walking away.
Spurred by lower shipping point prices, total U.S. grape shipments were significantly higher in late August than year-ago levels.
The Cosmic Crisp brand has teamed up with baker and author Erin McDowell, with food enthusiasts encouraged to submit recipes featuring the apple as a star ingredient.
The soccer tournament provided workers an opportunity to connect, share experiences and celebrate their contributions to Ontario’s greenhouse vegetable industry, said Richard Lee of Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers.
FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin said the strike is “compounding the horrific situation in the Southeastern United States resulting from Hurricane Helene, and parties need to return to the negotiating table.”