The fresh produce and floral community’s premier opportunity to advocate on issues impacting the industry is coming to Washington, DC, next week at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Washington Conference. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has just been added to the program and will deliver remarks at the upcoming Washington Conference with IFPA CEO Cathy Burns during the State of the Fresh Nation Breakfast and morning General Session.

“We look forward to welcoming Secretary Vilsack back to our Washington Conference next week and hearing his perspectives on the needs of a

With spring already here and summer approaching fast, sweet corn is a favorite for grilling at backyard cookouts, picnics and other gatherings.

The current corn demand is moderate and the market is about steady. Supplies out of Florida have just about wrapped up with a new crop transitioned to Georgia. The quality and availability out of Georgia are very good. Corn out of California is also good with a high demand as well as the market. There should be sweet corn available throughout the summer months, especially from local farm areas.

Now is the time to promote sweet corn. Locate your

The Healthy Family Project’s 22nd bi-annual Publix Produce for Kids cause marketing campaign is under way through June 26. This year,12 produce companies are donating 600,000 meals to 35 Feeding America network food banks within Publix’s market area.

Over the past 22 years, this campaign has raised more than $4 million to support causes that benefit families and children in Publix communities and helped to provide over 14 million meals to local Feeding America area food banks.

Colorful recipe-centric signs are currently positioned in 1,300 Publix stores near participating produce vendors

The inaugural Produce For All Leadership Summit, cohosted by the Foundation for Fresh Produce and Partnership for a Healthier America, will convene on June 10 in Washington, DC.

The summit will bring together 130 leaders from across the food, food equity and health spectrums, for resource and knowledge sharing, and to create an actionable plan to double produce consumption in communities around the United States.

This builds on the commitment that IFPA and PHA announced as part of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health – to double consumption of fruits and vegetables in

In the agricultural industry, building relationships between employers and employees is not just beneficial — it's essential. AgSafe knows that these relationships form the backbone of successful operations, driving productivity, job satisfaction and overall organizational well-being.

That’s why AgSafe is offering registration for the upcoming Agricultural Human Resources Certificate Program, which offers a comprehensive curriculum covering essential topics such as legal regulations, hiring practices, wage and hour issues, and employee relations strategies. By participating in this program

If you are like me, walking through the supermarket, specifically the fresh sections, is one of life’s small pleasures. I understand the convenience of online shopping, but clicking on an image of a piece of fruit cannot compare to picking out your own white peaches, cherries or pineapple.

If you believe the latest annual survey by FMI – The U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Food Industry Association, conducted by The Hartman Group, it seems I am not alone.

While consumer concerns about food inflation persist, FMI’s newly launched U.S. Grocery Shopper Sentiment Index, which accounts for shoppers’