Ethical Charter Implementation Program Expands for Suppliers

September 8, 2024 Equitable Food Initiative

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, announces the launch of a supplier program within the Learn, Assess, and Benchmark (LAB) platform of the Ethical Charter Implementation Program (ECIP), which is available to suppliers beginning this week. 

Registration Open for the Organic Grower Summit 2024

September 8, 2024 Organic Grower Summit

Gather with all facets of the organic growing and production community to exchange ideas, discover resources and gain insights on critical issues facing the industry.

Asia Fruit Awards: Winners Announced

September 8, 2024 ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA

The ASIA FRUIT AWARDS are given in four categories, ‘Marketing Campaign of the Year’, ‘Importer of the Year’, ‘Produce Retailer of the Year’, and the ‘Impact Award’, which recognises significant contribution to developing Asia’s fresh produce business.

Avocado Sales Back to Record-Breaking Highs During Q2 Holidays

September 8, 2024 Hass Avocado Board (HAB)

Second quarter holidays generated the highest growth rates in 2024 according to the most recent Avocado Holiday Retail Recap created by the Hass Avocado Board (HAB). Cinco De Mayo, Memorial Day and Father’s Day sold a combined 154.6 million units, generating $191.6 million in dollar sales, a $32.4 million increase in dollar sales versus 2023.

USDA Appoints Members to National Dairy Promotion and Research Board

The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board is composed of 36 dairy farmer members who represent 12 geographic regions within the United States and one importer member who represents dairy importers.