The Office of the United States Trade Representative today announced that it will pursue avenues to assist the Southeast seasonal produce industry in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture after Members of Congress requested an examination of certain issues in a September 8, 2022, Section 301 petition. …
Florida’s November tomato crop will be smaller than normal due to the impact of Hurricane Ian, but Florida will remain a significant supplier from now through December. The weather since the hurricane has been ideal, allowing growers to quickly recuperate fields. This means that even those farms that sustained damage will be able to harvest a portion of their crop. …
Due to the overwhelming need for disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Ian, the Southeast Produce Council has made a $10,000 donation to Samaritan’s Purse. Samaritan’s Purse has three Disaster Relief Units in Florida—Fort Myers, Englewood, and Punta Gorda—where volunteers are helping hurting homeowners in Jesus’ name. …
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, DNO Produce (DNO) has mobilized seven companies to donate 25,950 pounds of ready-to-eat produce and 350 cases of bottled water to storm victims. CityServe, a national collaborative network of churches, will distribute the donation to affected families. …
Hormel Foods Corporation announced that it has provided support to Convoy of Hope’s disaster recovery response in the wake of Hurricane Ian. The company’s donation will immediately go to assisting those impacted by the devastating hurricanes that ravaged areas within Florida. Convoy of Hope is a nonprofit organization with a driving passion to feed the world through initiatives for children, community outreach events and disaster-response efforts. …
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