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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 University of Florida is asking for growers to participate in a study on the pandemic’s effects on the state’s agriculture industry.

A bill seeks to temporarily quadruple the fresh produce voucher benefit for participants in the Women, Infants and Children’s program.

What’s the point of creating a breath-taking produce department when the produce is picked up by an Instacart shopper?

Mothers at berry company Driscoll’s joined to create a series of stories, challenges and tips on surviving — thriving, even — during the pandemic.

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.