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United Fresh encouraged by Biden administration’s efforts to relieve supply chain problems

MEDIA STATEMENT, December 17, 2021 — This week there were a couple of important initiatives by the U.S. Department of...

3 years ago 3 minute read

United Fresh Start Foundation brings salad bars to Michigan schools

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thanks to a partnership between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the United Fresh Start Foundation,...

3 years ago 6 minute read

United Fresh and CPMA release USA/Canada Labeling Guide, Second Edition

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 12, 2021) – United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) BB...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Government Accountability Office releases report on USDA Food Box Program

From the United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458: The Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) report “USDA Food Box Program: Key Information...

4 years ago 2 minute read

PMA/United Fresh names executive committee

Newark, De. and Washington D.C. – Future Co-CEOs Cathy Burns of Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 and Tom Stenzel of...

4 years ago 6 minute read

Some consumers can forgive labor problems

American consumers have noticed labor problems, especially in the foodservice industry, but more than 60 percent said they are sympathetic....

4 years ago 1 minute read

United Fresh introduces Class 26 of the Produce Industry Leadership Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 25, 2021) – Today, United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 announced the members of the 2021-2022 United...

4 years ago 4 minute read

USDA only goes part way to improve nutrition

The USDA committed billions of dollars to improve Americans’ nutrition but could do much more to ensure they buy and...

4 years ago 3 minute read

United Fresh releases Produce Industry Compensation & Benefits Report

WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 18, 2021) – United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 has published the sixth edition of its Produce...

4 years ago 3 minute read

United Fresh releases Summer 2021 Fresh Insights for Foodservice report

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Summer 2021 issue of United Fresh’s BB #:145458 Fresh Insights for Foodservice is now available. Sponsored...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Foodservice award winners share labor pain

Many industries are having trouble finding adequate labor, but the foodservice industry has been hit harder as it ramps up...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Get used to these conditions in foodservice, experts say

While they didn’t dare use the term “new normal” to describe the conditions in the foodservice industry, several leaders said...

4 years ago 2 minute read

United Fresh joins non-profits in urging more produce purchases for feeding programs

The United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 joined a group of non-profit organizations and schools to send a letter to...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Transportation costs will remain high for years, experts say

The market dynamics that have led to higher transportation costs were a long time coming and won’t quickly be solved....

4 years ago 2 minute read

Sustainability as incremental improvements

A company does not become sustainable overnight. It starts and continues with making incremental improvements. Speakers during a June 16...

4 years ago 1 minute read

United Fresh plans for in-person Washington Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 15, 2021) – Members of the produce industry will join together to make their voices heard at...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Tips to better attract and retain labor

The produce industry has trouble finding enough labor during normal times, so when the labor market is especially tight, like...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Government regulators eye food waste

As food waste becomes a bigger issue for American consumers the need for federal or local legislation may not be...

4 years ago 2 minute read
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