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The fall 2021 issue of United Fresh’s Fresh Insights for Foodservice is now available.

The United Fresh Start Foundation will host a “Back to School with Fruits and Veggies” Discussion Series the week of July 26-30.

United Fresh Produce Association is pleased to announce that the application period for the 2021 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarship is now open.

With the recent decision of the Board of Directors and endorsement of the membership to combine with the Produce Marketing Association to form a new association in 2022, the current United Fresh Board of Directors, market segment boards and expert advisory councils will remain in place and continue to guide the association through 2021.

At a virtual press conference held on April 1, leaders from both organizations shared some insight into why they’re coming together now, after decades of speculation and nearly a decade after previous negotiations fell apart.

How does a brand marketing conference tackle retail pressure to private label?

While it’s no secret that restaurants have suffered the past 10 months, those in the day-to-day business say their stories still aren’t being heard enough.

Ten thought-provoking sessions will bring together peers across the industry. Each curated experience has been developed to be able to learn from experts, but then also engage each other immediately in peer-to-peer break-out discussions.

Packaged produce is more conducive to click-and-collect shopping, as well as a faster, more value-conscious shopping experience in-store for consumers.  

Food safety work in the produce industry continue to make strides, as recent investigation pilots showed a path toward a quicker, more streamlined traceback process.