Month: November 2021

Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge: Back in Action

November 3, 2021 Viva Fresh Produce Expo

The Third Annual Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge is finally here and ready to change more lives. After two successful years where participants have lost over 650 pounds and gained years to their lives, the health and wellness challenge continues to draw interest from industry hopefuls looking for a change. Officially kicking off this week, the six-month challenge presented by the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) will culminate at the 2022 Viva Fresh Expo on April 21-23, 2022 at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Dallas.  …

Statement by Jim Bair, President & CEO U.S. Apple Association Re: Easing of Tariffs on EU Imports November 2, 2021

November 3, 2021 U.S. Apple Association

“This weekend’s announcement that the Biden Administration will ease tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the European Union should be congratulated as good news. Hopefully this will be the first step in helping reclaim market share for other U.S. export-dependent farm commodities. But for most U.S. apples the announcement will have little positive effect since the EU’s unscientific rules against even infinitesimally low residues of modern production compounds lock U.S. growers out of that market.” …

Produce Industry Veteran Walter Ram Named FPAA 2021 Pillar of the Industry

November 3, 2021 Fresh Produce Association of Americas

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) Pillar of the Industry recognition award highlights accomplishments for a member who has exhibited a history of volunteering time, effort, and impactful contributions to support the association and the fresh produce industry. This year, the FPAA is honored to announce Walter Ram, Vice President of Food Safety at Giumarra Companies, as the 2021 recipient. …

FDA Issues Updated Advice about Eating Fish

November 2, 2021 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued updated advice about eating fish that incorporates the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), 2020-2025. Done in coordination with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this update revises the advice that was last issued in 2019. In the advice, we use “fish” to refer to both fish and shellfish. …

How Eating Fish Can Boost Your Immune System and Keep Viruses Away

November 2, 2021 Seafood Nutrition Partnership

Heading back into the cold and flu season is extra anxious this year. Now, more than ever, people are looking for ways to “boost” or support their immune systems, according to Seafood Nutrition Partnership. …