Cilantro: Do You Hate it or Love it?
Cilantro is the most widely used aromatic herb globally, especially in Latin America, China, and India. It is believed to … Read More
Agricultural Industry
Welcome to the International Fresh Produce Association
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), the influential new association serving the entire U.S. fresh produce and floral supply chain, … Read More
Can You Imagine A Purple Carrot?
The carrot first appeared in Central Asia, spreading its cultivation to Europe and the rest of the world. Initially, the … Read More
Biden Unveils Plan to Promote Competition and Reduce Prices in the Meat Industry
President Joe Biden convened a roundtable Monday, January 3rd, with farmers, ranchers, an independent poultry processor, and members of his … Read More
The State of Jalisco Joins Mexican Avocado Imports into the U.S.
The Mexican avocado industry reported that a new agreement with the United States will allow avocado imports from the Mexican … Read More
The Future of Produce Industry Communities
Why is forming a new organization in the fresh produce industry so important? Human nature illustrates that we enter a … Read More
USDA Sanctions 12 PACA Violators for Owing Close to $2 million
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) imposed penalties on 12 fresh produce companies in six states. The federal agency stated … Read More
Imports of Fresh Produce from Mexico Will Continue to Grow
U.S. consumers’ demand for year-round availability of virtually all fresh produces has fueled increased fresh produce imports from Mexico. According … Read More
FDA Issues Improvement Plan to Modernize Foodborne Illness Outbreak Responses
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the release of the Foodborne Outbreak Response Improvement Plan, designed to help the … Read More
USDA Launches $400 Million Food Purchase Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the establishment of the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA) that … Read More