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Ag Secretary Vilsack to headline IFPA’s Washington Conference

June 3, 2024 Washington D.C. – The fresh produce and floral community’s premier opportunity to advocate on issues impacting the...

10 months ago 4 minute read

IFPA encourages members to pursue USDA sustainable packaging innovation grants

May 30, 2024 Washington, DC – Citing the need for the specialty crop industry to develop innovative solutions to emerging...

10 months ago 3 minute read

USDA awards California walnuts $7MM for export promotion

FOLSOM, Calif., May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The California Walnut Commission, representing more than 4,600 California walnut growers, mostly multi-generational...

11 months ago 3 minute read

USDA files $500K PACA action against Texas firm

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against CFG Produce Inc....

11 months ago 1 minute read

USDA files PACA action against Texas company for $400K in missed payments

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Red Wagon Groves...

11 months ago 1 minute read

USDA launches summer nutrition program

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today the launch of “SUN Programs: USDA’s Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids,” to...

11 months ago 5 minute read

USDA awards $4MM to Pear Bureau Northwest to diversify export markets

MILWAUKIE, OREGON – USDA has announced that Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) BB #:162426 has been awarded $4.025 million under the...

11 months ago 3 minute read

USDA announces new organic transition programs

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2024 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced new programs, partnerships, grant awards and an additional $10...

11 months ago 9 minute read

USDA appoints new members to the National Potato Promotion Board

April 23, 2024 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 32 members to the National Potato...

12 months ago 3 minute read

USDA releases new school meal standards to strengthen child nutrition

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2024 – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced major steps to promote the health...

12 months ago 10 minute read

USDA lifts PACA reparations on Texas business

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Prometo Produce Corp., BB #:297837 satisfied a...

12 months ago 2 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in three states April 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...

12 months ago 3 minute read

IFPA notes produce wins in USDA’s updates to WIC nutrition program

April 9, 2024 WASHINGTON – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962, the largest and most diverse international association...

12 months ago 3 minute read

Biden administration finalizes updates to foods provided through WIC

Chicago, April 9, 2024 – Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has...

12 months ago 6 minute read

USDA lifts PACA sanctions on California business

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Parimar Inc., doing business as D. DeFranco...

1 year ago 2 minute read

USDA lifts PACA sanctions on California business

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Espirit Trading Inc. BB #:355937 satisfied a...

1 year ago 2 minute read

USDA files $3.9MM PACA complaint against NJ firm

WASHINGTON, March 29, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Safeway Fresh Foods...

1 year ago 1 minute read

USDA plans to renew Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee

March 27, 2024 Notice to Trade The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it intends to renew the charter...

1 year ago 2 minute read

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