U.S. Specialty Crop Industry Reacts to USDA Direct Payment Plan

The leaders of a national coalition of organizations representing specialty crop producers reacted to the details of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s direct payment program for farmers and ranchers impacted by COVID-19.

United Fresh Offers New Cornell Certificate Program

Registration is now open for a new United Fresh-Cornell University Executive Education certificate program Leading Through Crisis: The Path Forward for the Fresh Produce Industry, a five-part workshop series to be delivered during United Fresh LIVE!, June 15-19.

United Fresh Releases Spring 2020 Fresh Insights for Foodservice

The Spring 2020 issue of United Fresh’s Fresh Insights for Foodservice is now available. Special focus has been given to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the foodservice sector which was crippled overnight at the start of the spring season. Sponsored by Produce Alliance, this quarterly report highlights on-trend foodservice applications for fresh produce in restaurants, at retail, in meal kits and more.

Organic Produce Network to Co-Host General Session During United Fresh LIVE!

United Fresh Produce Association and Organic Produce Network (OPN) will co-host an Organic General Session on Wednesday, June 17 at 12:00 noon EDT during United Fresh LIVE! The session will be led by OPN Co-Founder and Executive Vice President Tonya Antle, and will feature top industry leaders addressing the future of organics in a post-coronavirus environment.

United Fresh Produce Association Applauds Introduction of Bill to Increase Fruits and Vegetables in WIC

United Fresh Produce Association applauds the introduction of the WIC Benefit Flexibility During COVID-19 Act which will increase the cash value benefit for fruits and vegetables in the Women, Infants, and Children’s program (WIC) to $ 35 month through the end of September 2020.