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A look at IFPA as lobbyist

Mollie Van Lieu of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 has coauthored an op-ed piece for U.S. News...

1 year ago 4 minute read

IFPA meets with Canadian PM on food affordability, packaging policy

November 16, 2023 Washington, D.C. – With increasing consumption of fresh produce as its top priority, on November 15, International...

1 year ago 3 minute read

New guidelines issued for CEA safety

On November 8, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 devoted its weekly Virtual Town Hall to food safety...

1 year ago 4 minute read

IFPA: Assessing 2023 priorities

The International Fresh Produce Association’s BB #:378962 priorities for 2023, according to the organization’s CEO Cathy Burns, included: Targeted outreach,...

1 year ago 2 minute read

IFPA: A wish list for the future

As the dust fully settles from the merger, members of the fresh produce community are looking to International Fresh Produce...

1 year ago 3 minute read

IFPA: The politics of mergers

When it comes to the mechanics of the PMA and United Fresh merger, there’s no disputing that it was a...

1 year ago 3 minute read

IFPA: The value of a single voice

Many industry insiders applaud that having a single, united voice is one of the most positive results of the merger...

1 year ago 3 minute read

IFPA: Streamlining services

Those who believe the merger that led to International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 has been positive for the industry...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Ocean Mist refreshes trade show presence

CASTROVILLE, Calif. (November 2, 2023) – Ocean Mist Farms, BB #:111742 the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in...

1 year ago 3 minute read

IFPA: Early achievements

Cathy Burns, former CEO of PMA, and now CEO of International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 says she’s proud of...

1 year ago 5 minute read

IFPA & FFP strengthen dietitian programs at fall events

November 1, 2023 – As part of its influencer engagement strategy, The International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 and The...

1 year ago 4 minute read

IFPA releases 2023 Leadership Program Class

November 2, 2023 Washington, D.C. and Newark, De. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 has announced the incoming...

1 year ago 3 minute read

FDA forms food safety coalition

Another step has been taken in the steep uphill climb to getting the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to...

1 year ago 3 minute read

IFPA: The leadership transition

Industry observers and some of those involved in the previous merger discussions attributed the 2012 failure to a disagreement over...

1 year ago 3 minute read

IFPA: In context with food industry consolidation

The move to finally merge PMA and United Fresh took place during a long period of consolidation in food and...

1 year ago 2 minute read

IFPA: Charting the synergies and challenges as integration continues

A merger between the United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) and the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) had been discussed for...

1 year ago 2 minute read

IFPA’s CEO on the State of Our Industry

October 27, 2023 This time last week, I had just delivered the State of the Industry at Anaheim for our...

1 year ago 4 minute read

IFPA recaps Global Produce & Floral Show, expo winners

October 21, 2023 Anaheim, CA – The booths are being broken down, the produce and floral is being gleaned for...

1 year ago 4 minute read
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