Eco-Products Introduces Compostable, Sugarcane-Based Produce Trays
Eco-Products, a Novolex brand, is introducing new meat and produce trays made from sugarcane, making them the ideal choice for grocery stores and food processors seeking compostable options. The grease- […]
Read MoreProduce Tag Producer Moves to Making Face Mask Shields
Bedford Industries, better known for its twist ties, food preservation offerings and produce tags, has adjusted production to now create face shields during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to media reports, […]
Read MoreHough Joins Nature Fresh Farms Sales Staff
Nature Fresh Farms Sales announced this week that Zanelle Hough is joining the Canadian company’s sales department. Hough began her career 14 years ago in logistics working for a South […]
Read MoreUSDA Engages Public for Input on the Agriculture Innovation Agenda
To further the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) work on the Agriculture Innovation Agenda (AIA), USDA recently announced it is seeking public and private sector input on the most […]
Read MoreUSApple Joins Ag Groups, Calls for State Department to Expedite Ag Workers Visas
The US Apple Association joined other national agriculture organizations calling on the State Department to expedite all H-2A and other non-immigrant agricultural worker visas. In a letter to Secretary Mike […]
Read MoreFDA Releases Leafy Greens Action Plan
In March, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) released a Leafy Greens Action Plan aimed at defining a set of preventive, responsive and evaluative measures to promote microbiological safety […]
Read MoreWSDA Closes Offices to the Public, but Remains Fully Operational
On Wednesday, March 25, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) closed all offices statewide to the public. This move is meant to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by […]
Read MoreUSDA Extends ReConnect Application Deadline to April 15
US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand today announced that USDA has extended the deadline for ReConnect Pilot Program applications to April 15. “In […]
Read MoreUnited Fresh Produce Association Launches United Fresh LIVE!
With the continuing COVID-19 crisis, the United Fresh Board of Directors has made the decision to move from an in-person event in San Diego this June to United Fresh LIVE!, […]
Read MoreThe GIANT Company Recognizes Customers for Raising More than $1 Million for Hunger Relief
The GIANT Company announced its consumers generously raised more than $1 million to support local hunger relief efforts in March. Shoppers donated the funds during the company’s signature Bag Hunger […]
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