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IFPA urges USDA and FDA to update WIC packages
February 23, 2023 Washington, DC and Newark, DE – As the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 continues its...
A snap in optimism over food stamps
Politically, 2022 was a pretty good year from the produce industry’s point of view. Biden administration proposals for expanding the...
IFPA director appointed chair of the Consumer Goods Forum
Washington, DC – With sustainability as one of its strategic commitments, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 is...
The produce industry must address the most obvious invisible issue: labor
As I said in a previous column, https://www.bluebookservices.com2023/02/13/ipfa-looks-at-produce-across-the-globe/ the first State of the Industry Report from the International Fresh Produce...
IFPA looks at produce across the globe
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 has released its first state of the industry report, a document that...
IFPA releases State of the Industry report for 2023
February 7, 2023 Washington D.C. and Newark, De. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 has released the State...
IFPA encourages farm bill reauthorization following Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance recommendations
February 1, 2023 Washington, DC- International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 today announced its support for the recommendations delivered...
Produce and the global policy game
I sense a recent ground shift in the produce industry. Something that did not seem evident even a year or...
Diverse coalition calls on FDA to outline reforms of foods program
American Frozen Food InstituteAssociation of Food and Drug OfficialsConsumer Brands AssociationConsumer ReportsEnvironmental Working GroupInternational Fresh Produce AssociationSTOP Foodborne IllnessWestern Growers...
IFPA supports FDA food plan, awaits details
January 31, 2023 Washington DC – The International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 welcomed today’s announcement by FDA Commissioner Califf...
IFPA opens nominations for 2023 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards program
January 26, 2023 – Newark, DE. and Washington, D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 has opened the nomination...
Top food safety official resigns from FDA
Frank Yiannas, who has been the deputy commissioner for food policy and response at the Food and Drug Administration since...
IFPA board of directors outlines 2023 plan
Newark, DE. and Washington, D.C.- During last October’s International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 Global Produce & Floral Show,...
IFPA applauds newly formed Dietary Guidelines for Americans Committee
Washington, DC – Today, the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the United States Department of Agriculture...
IFPA reviews Strengthening Organic Enforcement final rule
January 18, 2023 Newark, DE. and Washington, D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 is reviewing and providing an...
Produce Prescriptions: If not now, when?
When the White House Conference on Nutrition, Hunger and Health released a strategy in September 2022 (50 years after the...
IFPA meets with House Ag Committee chairman on farm bill
January 13, 2023 Washington, DC – Following meetings last week with new members of the 118th Congress, International Fresh Produce...
IFPA seeks public comment on Produce GAPs Harmonized Standard
January 12, 2023 Newark, DE. and Washington, D.C. – The International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 seeks public comment on...
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