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SCFBA members meet with Senate, House ag leadership
Amid ongoing farm bill discussions on Capitol Hill, the co-chairs of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) gathered in Washington, D.C., to advocate for America’s $64.7 billion specialty crop industry. The group recently met... more »
IFPA asks members to support H-2A wage relief bill
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has announced support for the Supporting Farm Operations Act, an immediate measure to address wage relief. The legislation freezes the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR), the wage rate that... more »
IFPA supports continuation of WIC funds in SNAP
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) launched its largest-ever ad campaign in support of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The launch coincided with the WIC National Day of Action,... more »
IFPA cites 10 key 2023 impacts
Advancing the health of consumers, the produce and floral industries, and the planet are at the heart of 10 key 2023 impacts from the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), an international association. “We do... more »
Rabobank details produce trends at IFPA show
The fresh produce industry faces many challenges across the globe, including weather extremes, geopolitical tensions and a decreasing and more expensive workforce throughout the supply chain. Fortunately, with numerous technological innovations and new products being... more »
AI, advocacy trends focus of IFPA State of the Industry talk
Citing a host of challenges facing the global fresh produce and floral community, International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) head emphasized action and advocacy as the vehicles through which the organization and its members will overcome... more »
Produce woman honored by IFPA
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has named Raina Nelson, a well-known global tree fruit and produce industry figure, as the 2023 winner of the Frieda Rapoport Caplan Women’s Catalyst Award. ... more »
IFPA show lineup draws on tech, business, sports worlds
Drawing from the worlds of business, athletics, and global technology strategy and innovation, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show keynote lineup for 2023 includes speakers chosen to inspire attendees. “The... more »
Climate resilient fresh produce industry webinar scheduled by IFPA
The International Fresh Produce Association is hosting a webinar to address how climate change may affect the fresh produce industry. The Newark, Delaware, based IFPA’s virtual town hall is scheduled for Aug. 2 at 12... more »
IFPA adds government relations staffer
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has added Sarah Neagu-Reed to its government relations division. Neagu-Reed will be joining IFPA’s public policy team as director of production & environmental policy. Sarah... more »