Index Fresh: CA Avocado Season Saw Good Prices, Short But Quality Crop

September 25, 2019 Index Fresh

California-based global avocado marketer, Index Fresh has wrapped up its California season with good prices and high quality fruit. The prices this season broke all records on a dollars per carton basis.

Mushroom Council Partners with Whole Kids Foundation

September 25, 2019 Mushroom Council

Whole Kids Foundation is the latest organization to partner with the Mushroom Council to promote The Blend in an effort to improve children’s nutrition and to help families make healthier choices.

Diana Ybarra Joins Fresh-Link Produce In Nogales, Arizona

September 25, 2019 Integrated Fresh Solutions

In her new sales role, Ybarra will be responsible for Fresh-Link customers and for developing and strengthening relationships between Mexican growers, packers and shippers out of Nogales.

Frieda’s Helps Make Your Store the Plant-based Destination for World Vegetarian Day

September 25, 2019 Frieda’s Specialty Produce

Today’s shopper craves more plant-based meals than ever before (hello meatless Monday!). Be sure your produce section has everything your shoppers need to make produce the center of the plate this October 1—World Vegetarian Day.

United Fresh Submits Comments on Proposed Reforms to H-2A Agriculture Visa Program

As the produce industry relies more and more on this program to meet our workforce needs, it is vital that the regulations governing the program reflect the employment challenges the produce industry faces in the 21st century.