U.S. Potato Industry Celebrates Mexico’s Supreme Court Decision Overturning Decades-long Ban on Fresh U.S. Potato Imports

April 29, 2021 National Potato Council

The ruling, cheered by the National Potato Council and Potatoes USA, marks the end of a decade-long legal process that began when Mexico’s potato industry sued its government to prevent competition from imports.

USDA to Incentivize Purchase of Fruits and Vegetables under WIC for 4 Months with American Rescue Plan Funding

April 29, 2021 USDA

Participants in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) may soon see a temporary increase to their benefits for the purchase of fruits and vegetables.

Mushroom Council’s Food Network Partnership Aims for Wide Consumer Awareness of The Blend

April 29, 2021 Mushroom Council

On your TV, in your email, on your favorite websites and social media, within your printed magazines: The Blend™ will reach more home cooks than ever this spring and summer thanks to a multifaceted marketing partnership the Mushroom Council® has engaged in with Food Network.

GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance Standard is Third-Party Certification for New Walmart U.S. Pollinator Health Commitments

April 29, 2021 GLOBALG.A.P.

Walmart and the IPM Institute of North America have been working with GLOBALG.A.P. to ensure the suitability of the globally applicable Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) standard for all Crops (including Combinable Crops, Flowers and Ornamentals, Fruit and Vegetables, Hop, and Tea).

DeltaTrak: Produce Industry Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities

April 29, 2021 DeltaTrak

Perhaps the biggest supply chain challenge is the availability of trucks and drivers. Peak produce seasons exacerbate the trucking shortage.