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Fresh produce industry groups are alerting growers and other PACA licensees about the importance of maintaining the protections afforded by the law as the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 continues.

The United Fresh Produce Association is extending the application period for the 26th class of its leadership program because of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

The Food and Drug Administration is asking importers to send records required by the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Foreign Supplier Verification Programs electronically.

The Packer’s Tom Karst visited April 6 with Scott Horsfall, CEO of the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement.

Industry associations have presented to the U.S. Department of Agriculture what is being called a Produce Market Stabilization Program to help produce operators survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

The disconnect between long lines at food banks and images of wasted produce has struck a nerve with the American public.

While the business effects of COVID-19 have been severe, export sales of U.S. fresh produce to Asia are improving.

2020 U.S. potato acreage is likely to be down substantially in response to disappearing foodservice demand for frozen potatoes and large count-carton potatoes in the wake of COVID-19 restrictions.

The U.S. Apple Association, the Northwest Horticultural Council and other organizations have asked Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to consider the needs of tree fruit growers when allocating funds from the CARES Act.

Tim York began working in the produce industry after college, without knowing he would never leave it.