Tag: covid19

Romaine harvest continues for Salinas-area grower-shippers this season, but it looks a little different due to pandemic restrictions.

A new video produced by the California Strawberry Commission highlights how strawberry farmers, in the midst of peak harvest season and during a global pandemic, are implementing safety practices in the fields to keep their employees healthy, and ensure they are providing safe, delicious and nutritious strawberries for consumers.

In Blue Book Services “Care in Crisis” video No. 4, Marketing Director Jeff Lair highlights the PACA/DRC Violators Report – available to members – with Greg Johnson, Director of Media Development.

Tom Stenzel, United Fresh CEO, issued a statement regarding USDA response to food box questions.

The COVID-19 Fresh Food Fund, a partnership program led by The Partnership for a Healthier America and Produce Marketing Association launched in Denver with the first delivery of food boxes filled with produce for families in the Denver area.

Total volume of pineapple for 2020 has dropped 50 percent from mid-February to mid-May compared to 2019.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service and Farm Service Agency will host a webinar on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at 1 p.m. ET, for farmers, ranchers and other producers interested in applying for direct payments through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

The parent company of Sweet Tomatoes and Souplantation restaurants plans to file bankruptcy and does not see a path to reopen any of its nearly 100 restaurants.