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IFPA gains support on hill for procurement bill
The legislation will give USDA tools to diversify the produce supply chain that provides fresh fruits and vegetables to food banks and other nonprofits that serve the nutrition insecure.
September 25 , 2023
Longtime produce industry veteran Robert “Bob” Bassetti passes away
Bassetti, 83, was a well-known produce industry veteran and longtime owner of B&B Produce in Hammonton, NJ.
September 25 , 2023
Washington Apple celebrates first new crop shipments to India
This follows the South Asian country reducing tariffs on some U.S. agricultural products, with the state's growers hoping to recapture the massive Indian market.
September 25 , 2023
Asia Fruit Logistica’s return to Hong Kong a “success”
More than 13,000 trade visitors from over 70 different countries met with over 700 exhibitors from some 43 countries or regions.
September 25 , 2023
Walmart unveils subscription service
The program will enable customers to receive regular scheduled shipments of food, paper products, pet supplies and other items.
September 25 , 2023
Global Coalition of Fresh Produce first economic sustainability webinar
Over 200 commercial operators, industry representatives, national and international officials, and academics registered for the webinar from countries including Canada, Ecuador, Italy, Uganda, and New Zealand.
September 22 , 2023
dVida: Fresh products from Ecuador growing in the U.S. market
Founded by Ecuadorian agribusiness families, dVida, based in the heart of Houston, TX, has more than 30 years of experience in the agricultural industry.
September 22 , 2023
Hurricane Idalia: Florida agricultural losses top $78M
Latest estimate, released Sept. 21 by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), indicates damage to Florida ag may go as high as $370.9 million.
September 22 , 2023
European Kissabel apple production up 40%
European production of Kissabel apples will rise by 40%, with a crop of 3,500 tons, for this fruit with a colored flesh ranging from pink to intense red shades.
September 22 , 2023
South African avocados entering Chinese market
Derek Donkin, CEO of Subtrop tells FreshFruitPortal.com that the country is hoping for the first shipments to go to China later this year.
September 21 , 2023
