The International Fresh Produce Association’s Floral Sustainability Task Force spearheads the efforts to help all members embrace climate smart practices. This month, we focused on an initiative from María Flowers, who provided a powerful case study for the industry. …
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), the largest and most diverse international association serving the entire fresh produce supply chain, welcomes the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) updates to its Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), helping to ensure fruit and vegetable access for millions of families. …
With Congress recently passing legislation that preserves the $1.2 billion cash-value fruit and vegetable benefit in the Women, Infants, & Children program due to the collaborative advocacy efforts of International Fresh Produce Association and its members, the power of the fresh produce industry’s voice in positively influencing an issue that impacts the retail and supplier communities has never been more relevant. …
The Retail Conference from IFPA, May 1-2, is in a fresh location this year – the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix. The event tees off with a golf tournament on May 1, which sells out quickly. Registration for the conference and golf tournament, May 1-2 in Phoenix, is open. …
Only one in 10 Americans eat the recommended number of servings of fruits and vegetables. Chefs and foodservice operators drive greater consumption by plating versatile, delicious fresh produce. The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) will honor nine of them for excellence in using fresh fruits and vegetables in the culinary arts. …
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