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California urban farms are included in ‘essential businesses’ category
Even as Californians shelter in place to contain the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, nutritious food remains vital to the health and well-being of our communities. "Eating fruits and vegetables is known to benefit our overall health and help... more
School nutrition professionals, United Fresh connect distributors, schools
The national, non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA), representing school nutrition professionals, and United Fresh Produce Association, the national association representing the fresh produce industry, have partnered to connect produce distri... more
Updated Produce GAPs Harmonized Standard published by United Fresh
While the produce industry is faced with daily evolving challenges associated with the COVID-19 crisis, United Fresh continues to support ongoing produce safety initiatives and announces the availability of an updated version of the Produce GAPs Harm... more
New south Florida USDA inspection dock opened by Crowley Logistics
Crowley Logistics recently expanded its on-terminal, perishables handling capabilities by constructing a new USDA inspection dock in Port Everglades, Fla. The new $1.6 million dock has capacity for 80 refrigerated (reefer) containers, more than doubl... more
Protecting farm labor during the COVID-19 pandemic
Maintaining a healthy farm workforce is more important than ever to limit the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure a successful harvest. Farms should continue to enforce food safety best practices already in place, such as: Proper hand washing ... more
California grower buries lettuce after coronavirus shutters restaurant market
There should be tractors rumbling across Jack Vessey’s ranch, pulling wagons full of fresh-cut romaine lettuce to be packed and shipped to restaurants and grocery stores across the United States. According to a story by Reuters, instead, as ... more
2020 Q1 Organic Produce Performance Report shows 8% increase
Total organic fresh produce sales were up 22% for the month of March, with overall first-quarter sales up 8% in retail conditions unlike any ever experienced in the modern era of grocery retailing, according to the 2020 Q1 Organic Produce Performan... more
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