COVID-19
Another record week as frozen food sales gains outpace total store, fresh
While the country is slowly starting to re-open businesses and restaurants, grocery retailing sales continue to track well ahead of the old baseline. The week of May 17 was free of influences from holidays and... more »
Protection of nation’s food supply targeted by new legislation
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, has introduced legislation to help protect the nation's food supply after the COVID-19 crisis has put an unprecedented strain... more »
PMA still plans in-person Fresh Summit expo in October
One of the produce industry’s largest events is still scheduled to take place in October. The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) posted on its website that it is moving forward with the Fresh Summit expo, scheduled... more »
2020 Georgia watermelon season kicks off June 3
The 2020 Georgia watermelon crop is expected to have the crisp, sweet flavor and high quality unique to Georgia watermelon. According to a news release, while Georgia has had a relatively cool spring, consumers should... more »
Flexibility set regarding criteria for exemption under Produce Safety Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced May 22 that it will provide flexibility regarding eligibility criteria for the qualified exemption under the Produce Safety Rule during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Under the FDA... more »
Aid program for farmers ‘unfair’ for some, sustainable ag group says
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition has reacted to the recent opening of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program farmer aid payments to be delivered by the USDA. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) issued the following statement:... more »
Application, payment calculator available online for CFAP
Specialty crops producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. The application and a payment calculator are now available online and... more »
‘H-2A Agricultural Workers Visa Growers Forum’ set by Penn State
The "H-2A Agricultural Workers Visa Growers Forum: Program Updates under COVID-19" is an open forum webinar for growers and farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic and takes place on May 28, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This... more »
Gold Coast Packing supplies 600 fresh produce boxes to residents
In response to shelter in place orders due to COVID-19, Gold Coast Packing, a leading grower, shipper and processor of fresh produce, partnered with sister winery, Costa de Oro, to offer local central coast residents... more »
Signup begins May 26 for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Beginning May 26, eligible producers may apply for direct payments as part of the the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, which allocated $2.1 billion for specialty crop producers who have suffered market losses from the COVID-19... more »
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