Month: September 2021

USApple: Many Apple Businesses Will be Left Out of COVID-19 Assistance Program

September 10, 2021 U.S. Apple Association

Many U.S. apple businesses won’t qualify for Critical COVID-relief assistance that was announced today by the Agriculture Department, said the U.S. Apple Association. The $700 million Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant program is intended to support businesses that incurred worker housing and transportation costs, as well as personal protective equipment, testing and other related expenses. But, says USApple, the program’s focus on small producers means many U.S. apple businesses won’t be eligible. …

United Fresh Statement on Government Accountability Office’s USDA Food Box Program Report

September 10, 2021 United Fresh Produce Association

The report indicates that the food box program was successful in reaching those in need, including 78% of counties in the United States and 89% of counties with more than 20% of the population living in poverty. There were areas of improvement cited, including USDA’s limited data collection on the number of jobs saved and disaggregated data on the types of recipient agencies that received food. …

SEPC Study Finds that Innovation Drives Category Growth and Engagement for Fresh Produce

September 10, 2021 Southeast Produce Council

New study highlights the consumer take on supply chain innovation and technology addressing the biggest trends in fresh produce marketing and merchandising. …

Good Foods Kicks Off 2nd Annual Partnership With Brighter Bites To “Sack Hunger”

September 10, 2021 Good Foods

Good Foods, a category leader of plant based dips and good-for-you products, is teaming up with Brighter Bites to “Sack Hunger” at the Shamrock Series game on September 25, 2021.  …

Chilean Citrus Committee Partnering with Shopkick to Engage Shoppers and Drive Purchases of Chilean Citrus

September 10, 2021 Chilean Fresh Fruit Association

With Chilean lemons, mandarins, and navels all in bountiful supply, the Chilean Citrus Committee has launched an innovative program with leading shopping rewards app, Shopkick, to educate and inspire shoppers online and incentivize Chilean citrus purchases at the store level. The program launched on August 30 and will run through September 20. …