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The produce industry has been working to help feed families during the COVID-19 pandemic in a number of ways.
Though the new coronavirus COVID-19 is not a food safety issue, responding to the crisis has pulled in produce safety professionals in a variety of ways.
While a rocky economy and heavy dependence on migrant labor during the COVID-19 are big concerns, global produce industry leaders at the closing general session of United Fresh LIVE! also cited reasons for optimism.
Specialty crop growers have only received a small portion of CFAP funds, and panelists on a United Fresh LIVE! session said the direct payment program for growers is targeted for changes by industry lobbyists.
President Trump’s latest move to extend the suspension of certain visas through the end of the year won’t affect the H-2A guest agricultural worker program, Richard Owen says.
Chinese customs officials are demanding U.S. ag exporters sign a form guaranteeing their exports are free from COVID-19, trade and government reports say.
With fall school schedules uncertain because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is giving school districts flexibilities in how they serve school meals.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture had added an online portal for growers submitting applications for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
There can never be enough sweet corn or cherries for Fourth of July retail promotions, and that is especially true this year.
Before the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic hit, John Williams of Williams Farms, Marion, N.Y., looked into converting to solar power.
There may be a pandemic on, but produce growers and distributors in Ohio say they’re in robust health.
Another bit of good news has been published about the medical benefits that come from eating more fruits and vegetables.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has scheduled a web seminar to discuss the new commodities added and price adjustments made to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
A stormy, volatile market due to the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced many New York growers to stay conservative this year with their planting and initiatives.
The Food and Drug Administration has set a goal of restarting on-site inspection of FDA-regulated facilities the week of July 20.
Companies, trade associations and other groups continue to offer help during the COVID-19 crisis, whether it’s a program to help feed people in an uncertain economic period or helping farmworkers stay safe.
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has not slowed Wisconsin’s potato industry, said Dana Rady, of the Antigo-based Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association.
The trend for fresh produce consumption continues to spiral upward, even though the ongoing coronavirus COVID-19 has skewed purchases heavily on the retail side, suppliers say.
As anticipated, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is releasing a third round of contracts for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, to spend the full $3 billion approved for the program.
Whether it’s providing fresh produce for foodservice operators, retailers or other customers, sustainability is top of mind at Oxnard, Calif.-based Boskovich Farms Inc., said Mike O’Leary.
Customer transactions at major U.S. restaurant chains may have dipped by 10% the week ending July 5 compared to a year ago, but the decline was an improvement over the previous week’s 14%, drop.
There are voices of concern about the third round of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
The Packer’s Tom Karst visited in July with Tevis Foreman, executive director of Produce Perks Midwest, based in Cincinnati.
The Idaho Grower Shipper Association has cancelled its 92nd annual convention due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Probably no segment of the economy has suffered more from the COVID-19 pandemic than the foodservice industry.
Dole Food Co. and Dole Packaged Foods have joined forces to partner with No Kid Hungry, a campaign to end childhood hunger in America.
If you ask a produce supplier how foodservice business has been these days, you’re likely to get a blank stare.
Braga Fresh, Soledad, Calif., has hired Colby Pereira as vice president of operations.
The Wonderful Co., Los Angeles, is donating $1 million to non-profit organizations and schools in California’s Central Valley to offset COVID-19 losses.