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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – October 27, 2023
IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show recovery continues, as Greg and others get ready to attend the inaugural FPAA Southwest International Produce Expo in Tucson next week. The...

IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show recovery continues, as Greg and others get ready to attend the inaugural FPAA Southwest International Produce Expo in Tucson next week. The tomato suspension agreement remains in the news, as produce associations work on their members’ behalf, but some companies are getting more vocal about their positions.
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