The Produce Reporter Week in Review – November 23, 2022

The produce industry is finally getting some traction in government feeding programs with big news from WIC and in produce prescriptions this week. For this Thanksgiving edition, Pamela...

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November 23, 2022

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The produce industry is finally getting some traction in government feeding programs with big news from WIC and in produce prescriptions this week. For this Thanksgiving edition, Pamela and Greg reflect on being grateful to work in this industry.

USDA invests $59MM in GusNIP Produce Prescriptions
USDA proposes WIC changes that increase fruits and vegetables
Kroger CEO says food inflation is coming down
Meaningful Work: How does the produce industry stack up?

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