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House passes farm labor bill; industry shifts focus to Senate

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act Dec. 11.
Dec 12, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Immigration, #United Fresh, #Western Growers, #Labor, #Video

Produce groups to Congress: Pass the Workforce bill

Fresh produce industry organizations are urging House members to approve the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019, which they are voting on Dec. 11.
Dec 11, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Labor, #United Fresh, #FPAA

Overall Tour de Fresh salad bar contributions near $1 million

The 2019 Tour de Fresh broke fundraising records for the event, with more than $180,000 raised to purchase 51 salad bars.
Nov 19, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #United Fresh, #PMA, #Foodservice, #People

California association donates salad bars to Salinas area schools

Students at two high schools in the Salinas, Calif., area will have more options for healthy food with the donation of salad bars from the Grower-Shipper Association Foundation, Salinas. 
Nov 15, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #United Fresh, #Fresh-cut, #California

United Fresh opens registration for 2020 show

The association’s convention committee celebrated the opening of registration for the event in San Diego, Calif., the host city for the June 16-19 show.
Nov 14, 2019 by Tom Karst #United Fresh Expo, #United Fresh, #Produce (General), #United Fresh Expo

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan donates school salad bars

Students at 17 Michigan schools will have more options for fresh fruits and vegetables, thanks to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Fresh Start Foundation.
Nov 05, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #United Fresh, #Fresh-cut, #The Packer

United Fresh quarterly foodservice report focuses on kids’ menus

It’s all about the kids.
Nov 05, 2019 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #United Fresh, #Foodservice

Research leader to speak on kids’ eating habits at FreshStart meet

The leader of a market research firm focused on young consumers’ eating habits will speak at the United Fresh Produce Association 2020 FreshStart Conference.
Nov 04, 2019 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #United Fresh

BrandStorm to host food media panel

United Fresh is hosting a food media dialogue panel at this year’s BrandStorm, moderated by Chadwick Boyd, food and lifestyle expert and TV host.
Oct 31, 2019 by Cristin Shepard #United Fresh, #Foodservice, #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #People

Produce groups support farm labor law, will seek improvements

Drawing broad bipartisan and industry support, House lawmakers on Oct. 30 introduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. 
Oct 30, 2019 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #Immigration, #Labor, #United Fresh, #Western Growers