COVID-19
Global produce industry shares information in PMA Virtual Town Hall
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) convened its members from across the global produce and floral communities to discuss the pandemic’s impact on their businesses during Wednesday’s Virtual Town Hall. With over 800 members registered from 21 countries, the meeting showcased the way the global food... more »
Deadline for pesticide applicators to renew certification waived in Iowa
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced March 23 that the deadline for pesticide applicators to renew their certifications has been waived by a proclamation signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds on March 22. Iowans who were certified... more »
Produce procurement partnership set with grocers, United Fresh
The National Grocers Association, the trade association representing the independent supermarket and the United Fresh Produce Association have partnered to connect produce distributors to retailers. “The entire food industry has come together incredibly during the... more »
Consumers turn to vegetables during COVID-19
The numbers are starting to come in and – at least on the grocery side of the business – the produce industry has been able to respond to consumer needs during this period of economic... more »
Ag relief measures cheered by farm market group
After an all-night negotiation, the Senate on March 25 passed a $2 trillion stimulus package; the third COVID-19 stimulus package to date. The bill includes $9.5 billion to support “agricultural producers impacted by a coronavirus,... more »
Farmer Relief Fund established by trust
American Farmland Trust, the organization behind the national movement No Farms No Food, has created a Farmer Relief Fund. All monies raised will go directly to farmers. The fund being established by the American Farmland... more »
Amid coronavirus outbreak, EWG releases disputed ‘Dirty Dozen’
The widely-disputed "Dirty Dozen" report from the Environmental Working Group was released March 25, amid the global coronavirus outbreak pandemic. Produce industry groups traditionally downplay the Environmental Working Group (EWG) findings, citing what they say are... more »
Uninterrupted supply of fruit, vegetables pledged by Del Monte Fresh Produce
Coral Gables, Florida-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. said March 25 that during the COVID-19 pandemic it would continue to deliver an uninterrupted supply of fresh fruits and vegetables – safe, ready and available from... more »
Produce supply chain update shared by PMA’s Ed Treacy
Ed Treacy, Vice President, Supply Chain and Sustainability for Produce Marketing Association (PMA) sent out the following information on March 24 to assist produce supply chain members amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. “In the... more »
Letter sent to USDA by lawmakers seeking specialty crop aid
A bipartisan group of 27 U.S. lawmakers sent a letter March 23 to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue requesting targeted assistance for the specialty crop industry in light of the novel coronavirus pandemic.... more »
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