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Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program Begins
- General NewsThe United Fresh Produce Association send out the following information April 2, 2020: The Small Business …
Why United Fresh is pivoting 2020’s convention to a virtual format
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United Fresh has held an annual gathering of the produce industry since 1904, and 2020 will be no different. Well, a little different.
United Fresh Extends application deadline for leadership program
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The application period for the 26th class of the United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program is now extended through May 15, 2020.
Senate relief bill has help for ag companies
- General NewsThe United States Senate passed a $2 trillion emergency bill the night of March 25, and …
Produce industry requests billions in relief from Congress
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Robert Guenther, senior vice president, public policy for United Fresh, said March 24 that the produce industry’s request has been well received, and he’s optimistic funding will get in a bill that heads to the president as soon as today.
USDA and Labor Department partner to help H-2A employers
- General NewsWashington, D.C., March 19, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced a partnership …
H-2A labor concerns rise for spring harvest
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Fruit and vegetable producers are concerned the COVID-19 crisis will disrupt the flow of H-2A labor and thus put their crops and products in danger.
BrandStorm Key Takeaways, Part 2: authenticity
- Produce with Pamela
How do you find, and nurture, your brand's authentic message?
Coronavirus doesn’t change produce washing rules
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Consumers should wash their hands in soap and water and wash their fruits and vegetables in water. Same as before the Wuhan virus or coronavirus COVID-19 has spread worldwide.
United Fresh announunces nominations for new board officers and directors for 2020-21
- General NewsWASHINGTON, D.C. (March 9, 2020) – United Fresh Immediate Past Chair Cindy Jewell, SC Jewell Inc., …