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The food safety and social responsibility certifier has updated social responsibility standard to meet the International Fresh Produce Association’s Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices.

The National Organic Program has updated the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances to include paper pots and low acyl gellan gum as acceptable for organic production.

Idaho potatoes are in tight supply this year, but that doesn’t mean an end to Idaho potato promotions, said Ross Johnson, vice president of retail and international for the Idaho Potato Commission.

In this video at the recent IFPA Show, Well-Pict Berries Vice President of Sales and Marketing Dan Crowley shares the scoop on the fall and winter berry crop, anticipated berry trends and retail education opportunities.

Chuck Sinks is the president of sales and marketing at Sage Fruit, Yakima, Wash.

After two difficult years thwarted by extreme weather, Texas citrus growers are anticipating a steady 2022-23 season with strong demand.

Chile is a powerhouse supplier of fruit to the U.S. market, and its success over the past 30 years has attracted more competition.

With the final volumes of the New Zealand kiwifruit crop set to depart over the coming weeks, Zespri is transitioning to fruit from its Northern Hemisphere partners in Italy, France, Greece, Korea and Japan.

The 2022 IFPA awards series celebrates trailblazers and leaders in the fresh produce and floral industry.