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Virginia Agritourism Conference explores $2.2B industry
Virginia agritourism is a growing industry that can generate more than $2.2 billion in economic impact. The sixth annual Virginia Agritourism Conference will enable interested agritourism entrepreneurs, economic development staff and local government leaders to... more »
Referendum dates set for proposed amendments to Florida Tomato Marketing Order
USDA will conduct a referendum May 11 through June 1, 2020, on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order regulating the handling of tomatoes grown in Florida. The proposed amendments would reduce membership of the... more »
Category performance highlighted in FreshFacts on Retail Q4
United Fresh’s FreshFacts on Retail Q4 2019 is now available. The issue includes Q4 insights as well as a full 2019 Year in Review. Among the findings, this issue reports that fresh perimeter categories have... more »
Borders’ ag inspections strengthened in passed bill
New legislation sent to the president would beef-up agriculture inspectors across the country. The Protecting America’s Food & Agriculture Act is on President Donald Trump’s desk after being passed by the U.S. House Feb. 10.... more »
Marketing program rolled out for American Frozen Food Institute members
As the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) looks to enhance its value proposition with members, it has redesigned its sponsorship programs under a single umbrella called the AFFI Member Marketing Program. This high-value brand awareness program... more »
C.H. Robinson sued by growers
A group of growers is suing C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. – the parent company for logistics operations, produce sourcing operations and brands such as Robinson Fresh – for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities... more »
China move has little impact on specialty crops
Heads of state and captains of industry have been working to mend U.S.-China trade relations, but recent efforts may not have much effect on specialty crop markets, according to Daniel Sumner, director of the University... more »
Bowery Farming slides into local Amazon sales as online use grows
Online produce sales are a new and growing market – unchartered waters for many traditional growers. Bowery Farming, a startup greens-growing operation in the Northeast, shows that the online market can indeed be navigated. The... more »
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