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A combination of rising foreign imports and a domestic labor crisis is squeezing Southeast produce growers, creating what industry leaders call a direct threat to U.S. food security.

The award, first presented by The Packer in 1964, recognizes an individual who has shown leadership and commitment to the advancement of the apple industry.

The Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act aims to redefine temporary labor, providing a potential lifeline to specialty crop sectors teetering on a workforce tipping point.

Driven by a 6.1% annual spike in fruit and vegetable prices, a new national survey reveals that more than a third of U.S. households are cutting back on fresh produce, prompting a consumer shift toward frozen alternatives and raising concerns about long-term public health.

The updated toolkit helps workers and supervisors recognize and respond to heat-related emergencies with an outline to prevent heat illnesses at different temperature levels.

As U.S. avocado consumption climbs, the industry is increasingly leveraging imports from Peru to diversify supply chains and secure a consistent, year-round market supply during peak summer months.

The International Fresh Produce Association and The Foundation for Fresh Produce have launched “Fruits & Vegetables: All Day, Every Day,” a campaign aimed at closing the gap between knowing produce matters and actually eating more of it.

The organization says this import program complements domestic citrus production and maintains category continuity throughout the season.

The company says this new variety offers more firmness, flavor and color than the original.