United Fresh to Launch Reimagine Connections With Regional In-Person Gatherings and Online Content

With California’s continued limitation on conventions and expos of our size, United Fresh is launching Reimagine Connections, a new program bringing members together in-person at smaller regional events, and online for education, networking and innovation events.

An Update Regarding the FPFC and United Fresh EXPO

The Fresh Produce & Floral Council is disappointed to announce the cancellation of the combined convention & expo set for June 24-26. The Fresh Produce & Floral Council and United Fresh Produce Association had hoped to team up for the 2021 Expo in Los Angeles this year.

FPFC Apprentice Program Holds First Session of 2021 With Bryan Nickerson of WGA

The Fresh Produce & Floral Council’s 2021 Apprentice Class attended their first virtual session on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021. The session included an introduction to this year’s mentor group, an overview of the 2021 programming and a Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) presentation from Bryan Nickerson of Western Growers Association (WGA).

RipeLocker Raises $5M to Continue Extending the Post-Harvest Life of Perishables

April 22, 2021 RipeLocker

The investment round is all from previous investors in the company, many of whom are renowned in the agriculture industry, including academics, agriculture executives and growers/packers/shippers.

Fresh Innovations California, LLC Hosts COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Corporate Headquarters for Employees and local Community

On Friday April 16th, 2021 Fresh Innovations California, LLC hosted a COVID-19 Vaccine clinic at their headquarters located in Stockton, California.