United Fresh Releases FreshFacts on Retail Q2 2021 Report

United Fresh Produce Association’s Q2 2021 issue of FreshFacts® on Retail is now available. Sponsored by Mucci Farms, this issue reports that vegetable declines mainly drove produce trends in Q2, despite growing fruit dollars. However, volume sales declined across the board.

United Fresh Opens Applications for Class Three of Produce Safety Immersion Program

United Fresh Produce Association is now accepting applications for Class Three of the Produce Safety Immersion Program, sponsored by Calavo/Renaissance Food Group at the gold level, and Ecolab as a silver sponsor. The year-long program empowers the next generation of produce safety professionals to build their technical capacity, critical thinking skills, and leadership attributes.

United Fresh Produce Association Applauds Introduction of Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) introduced the Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act – legislation that will give USDA the tools it needs to fully utilize the fresh produce supply chain to get fruits and vegetables to those in need.

Senior White House Adviser Cedric Richmond to Keynote United Fresh Washington Conference

Senior Adviser to President Biden and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement Cedric Richmond will keynote Tuesday’s Luncheon General Session, September 21 at 11:30 am ET, during this week’s United Fresh 2021 Washington Conference at the Grand Hyatt Washington.

USDA Under Secretary Moffitt to Keynote United Fresh Washington Conference

USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt will keynote Tuesday morning’s Opening General Session Breakfast, September 21 at 8:00 am ET, during this week’s United Fresh 2021 Washington Conference at the Grand Hyatt Washington.