Teamsters at Sysco Houston Authorize Strike
Over 430 drivers, warehouse workers, and mechanics represented by Teamsters Local 988 have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike after Sysco failed to present an acceptable contract offer. …
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New Jersey Department of Agriculture Honors School in New Brunswick for Fruit and Vegetable Program
The award highlights schools in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) that are doing an exceptional job at promoting fruits and vegetables and healthy lifestyles to their students. Lord Stirling was selected for the first-place prize for providing an extensive program integrating the entire school community in wellness activities. …
Watermelon Board Assessment Increase Approved
Moving forward, the Board will prioritize efforts to increase the demand of watermelon through research, promotion, and education. Each part of the program will receive increased funding, with the retail space receiving the largest allocation. …
Spread Holiday Cheer with the Gift of Florida Citrus
Each gift—whether it’s a box, basket or variety pack—comes packed with handpicked freshness and care. They’re ideal for anyone who savors citrus as a refreshing juice, those looking for a healthy snack or as a zesty twist to those holiday dish recipes. …
GLOBALG.A.P.’S Social Responsibility Solution is Ready for U.S. Farms
GRASP is an add-on to GLOBALG.A.P.’s flagship standard, Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA), that evaluates workers’ health, safety, and welfare at farm level. The newest versions of these standards – IFA v6 and GRASP v2 – are now available for audit. With this combined solution, producers can achieve recognition for both good agricultural practices and social responsibility through a single audit. IFA plus GRASP is a cost-efficient approach for producers to improve responsible social practices and enhance transparency while also providing assurance to retailers. …
