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Reviving an idea that promoted Florida produce following a natural disaster, the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has a new “buy local” program, SWFL Fresh.

United Fresh LIVE! is coming in mid-June, and The Packer’s Tom Karst visited May 1 with John Toner with the United Fresh Produce Association about the trend-setting virtual event.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association, which joined other groups in cancelling its annual trade show because of the pandemic, is offering sessions online instead.

United Fresh LIVE! has published its list of exhibitors for its June 15-19 event.

Berry grower Wish Farms, Plant City, Fla., is encouraging consumers to support their local Florida businesses affected by the pandemic.

The United Fresh Produce Association, whose annual show has moved to a digital format because of the COVID-19 pandemic, has scheduled a web seminar on exhibiting at the digital event.

Staying connected to members is always a goal for industry associations, but the COVID-19 pandemic has made it very difficult to do so with typical events.

The fresh produce industry industry continues to find ways to help consumers industry members to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

With schools closed, district foodservice professionals across the country are working with numerous collaborators to ensure students have access to healthy meals.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is planning on buying $470 million in surplus food, including $105 million worth of produce, as growers cope with disrupted supply chains during the COVID-19 pandemic.