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FDA issues report on fall 2019 Romaine lettuce outbreaks
Statement from Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response – Food and Drug Administration Frank Yiannas May 21, 2020 As...
LGMA members to use FDA report to prevent future outbreaks
Sacramento, CA – California leafy greens growers are pledging to incorporate findings from a report issued today by the U.S....
John Vena Inc. upgrades website
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Artichoke market hums along
Aside from a mid-March blip in the market, artichokes have enjoyed a routine spring with strong supplies and steady demand....
Sarah Frey chosen as 2020 United Fresh Women in Produce honoree
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 20, 2020) – Sarah Frey, President and CEO of Frey Farms BB #:170033, and Founder of Tsamma™...
Imperfect Foods raises $72MM in Series C funding
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As a result of significant momentum in the business and continued dedication to...
USDA files PACA action against New Hampshire wholesaler
WASHINGTON, May 20, 2020 – As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure...
Bay Area companies partner in USDA food box program
PRESS RELEASE: South San Francisco – In this age of change, uncertainty and financial loss, two Bay Area companies have...
Grapes are part of a healthy immune system
Fresno, CA – The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a refocus on building and maintaining a healthy immune system. Information on...
Why do strawberries love California’s Monterey Bay?
MOSS LANDING, CA–It was unseasonably warm and sunny the day I toured this Andrew & Williamson BB #:125044 strawberry ranch....
Pandemic clobbers pineapple market
Pineapples have been one of the hardest hit produce commodities, seeing volumes less than half of a normal year after...
USDA pledges billions in direct assistance to farmers
PRESS RELEASE: (Washington, D.C., May 19, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of the Coronavirus Food...
U.S. specialty crop industry reacts to USDA direct payment plan
PRESS RELEASE: WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 19, 2020) – The leaders of a national coalition of organizations representing specialty crop producers...
PMA provides industry guidance on USDA direct payments for specialty crop producers
Newark, DE – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it will provide up to $2.1 billion in...
Justice Department responds on behalf of USDA in organic lawsuit
SAN DIEGO May 19, 2020 – The Coalition for Sustainable Organics (CSO) is heartened by the initial response of the...
PHA and PMA launch COVID-19 Fresh Food Fund in Denver
Newark, DE – The COVID-19 Fresh Food Fund, a partnership program led by The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA)...
Good Company: Wise Words from Wendy
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