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U.S. decision to increase farmworker visa processing praised by industry groups
The fruit and vegetable industry last week became concerned when the Department announced that it would suspend processing new visas under the guest worker program in Mexico.
March 27 , 2020
United Fresh, NGA partner to strengthen produce distribution and accessibility
To maintain distribution, transportation and supply chain operations in pandemic conditions, the partners will make more fluid the flow of fresh produce.
March 27 , 2020
Freshfel urges concrete EU-wide solutions to ensure food security
The European Fresh Produce Association says it strongly supports the consensus among Member State Ministries on the need to guarantee the integrity of the Single Market
March 27 , 2020
Amazon expands grocery delivery capacity in response to demand
Responding to online grocery demand, Amazon prioritizes food items, also announced sanitation and social distancing steps to protect employees and shoppers.
March 27 , 2020
Alliance for Food and Farming slams continued publication of 'dirty dozen' list
Peer reviewed research and a recent survey of registered dietitian nutritionists has shown the potential negative impact on fruit and vegetable consumption list.
March 27 , 2020
'Most of our biocontrol customers are conventional growers' - Chrissie Davis of Koppert Biological Systems
In a discussion about biocontrol in outdoor cropping systems, Chrissie Davis, of Koppert Biological Systems speaks reveals common misconceptions, the growing prospects of biocontrol for outdoor crops, and the potential return on investment.
March 26 , 2020
Late season frost hits Italian fruit and vegetable production hard
Temperatures dipped between around -4°C and -7°C at the beginning of the week for more than 10 hours in the Emilia-Romagna region, heavily affecting stonefruit and kiwifruit.
March 26 , 2020
Argentina's fruit industry outlines supply chain challenges amid pandemic
Argentina's fruit industry explains challenges and the specific transportation, supply chain and sanitary measures it's taken alongside the government.
March 26 , 2020
Australian supermarkets ease produce specifications amid Covid-19 and drought
"Customers may see some differences in size on some of our fruit and vegetables as we work with our growers to ensure continuity of supply," said Woolworths' head of produce Paul Turner.
March 25 , 2020
Retail produce sales spike as consumers react to Covid-19
As consumers shift buying habits in repsonse to the Covid-19 health crisis, new data shows a big jump in fruit and vegetable sales, especially for frozens.
March 25 , 2020
