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Progress in the European, Canadian packaging ban battles

- Analysis
European and Canadian governments have targeted food packaging, particularly plastic, as a threat to climate change, and plan to phase them out.

Consumer Connection Conference ignites industry’s consumer outreach

- General News
Every produce marketer has their eyes – and their marketing – focused on the consumer. One industry conference has that same focus – The Consumer Connection Conference, brought to you by the Foundation for Fresh Produce (FFP). This year’s event is April 29 – May 1 in Phoenix, Ariz.

Legislation proposed to freeze AEWR

- Analysis
The federal H-2A program for agricultural guestworkers has long been an object of complaint for fruit and vegetable growers.

IFPA calls for member action to demand wage relief

- General News
IFPA has announced support for the Supporting Farm Operations Act (HR 7046), an immediate and meaningful measure to address wage relief.

IFPA Retail Produce Manager Awards nominations open

- General News
Commitment, innovation, and service are the hallmarks of the International Fresh Produce Association Retail Produce Manager Awards.

IFPA’s Foundation for Fresh Produce names 2024 board

- General News
IFPA’s Foundation for Fresh Produce has announced the new 2024 Board members and thanked those who are retiring from their service to the organization.

IFPA to honor culinary excellence

- General News
The International Fresh Produce Association will honor nine individuals for excellence in using fresh fruits and vegetables in the culinary arts

Produce groups join Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods

- General News
A coalition of non-profit industry and non-governmental organizations announced the formation of the Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods (ASPF).  

Update on the farm bill

- Analysis
As IFPA launches a major campaign to preserve funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in the 2023 (whoops—2024) farm bill, it could be helpful to look back and see what is going on with it now.

IFPA launches ad campaign defending the WIC program

- General News
The International Fresh Produce Association launched its largest-ever ad campaign in support of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to coincide with today’s WIC National Day of Action.