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Organic leaders of the Americas meet to foster trade and cooperation
by ktaveras on July 25, 2017 at 7:17 pm
USDA, Organic Trade Association host Inter-American Commission for Organic AgricultureMaggie McNeilmmcneil@ota.com(202) 403-8514Alt Phone: (202) 615-7997 Washington , DC […]
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The Packer Jobs Board: Veteran Produce Salesman
by bcornett on July 24, 2017 at 1:55 pm
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FPFC 2017 Southern California Expo
by chriskoger on July 21, 2017 at 6:03 pm
The Packer’s Western Correspondent Tom Burfield gathered these news items at the Fresh Produce & Floral Council’s annual Southern California Expo on July 18 in Anaheim, Calif. […]
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NAFTA negotiations to begin in August
by ANickle on July 21, 2017 at 4:51 pm
The U.S., Canada and Mexico are set to start the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement in August. […]
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Indoor farming company receives $200 million
by ANickle on July 21, 2017 at 4:19 pm
Investors have poured $200 million into Plenty, an indoor farming company based in San Francisco. […]
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Founding partner takes helm at Boggiatto Produce
by chriskoger on July 21, 2017 at 3:45 pm
Jeff Hitchcock is president and CEO of Boggiatto Produce Inc., after purchasing Michael Boggiatto’s stock. […]
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Hass Avocado Board describes fruit as diet-friendly
by ANickle on July 20, 2017 at 9:25 pm
The Hass Avocado Board commissioned a survey on dieting barriers and concluded that avocados can help with efforts to eat healthy. […]
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Papayas in Maryland test positive for salmonella
by ANickle on July 20, 2017 at 9:02 pm
The Maryland Department of Health has instructed consumers not to eat Caribeña-brand yellow maradol papayas due to possible salmonella contamination. […]
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Industry supports proposed changes to H-2A program
by ANickle on July 20, 2017 at 5:25 pm
Two proposed changes to the H-2A visa program have drawn positive comments from the produce industry — with the caveat that an immigration overhaul is still needed. […]
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FDA gives states $30 million for produce safety rule implementation
by ANickle on July 20, 2017 at 4:56 pm
The Food and Drug Administration is awarding $30.9 million to support 43 states to help growers become compliant with the Food Safety Modernization Act. […]
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USDA sanctions Texas, Puerto Rico produce companies
by danielvanderhorst on July 19, 2017 at 9:53 pm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has sanctioned four produce businesses for failure to pay Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act reparation awards. […]
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The Organic Center addresses United Nations gathering on sustainable agriculture
by ktaveras on July 10, 2017 at 2:03 pm
Center highlights organic in invite-only international meeting of agricultural expertsMaggie McNeilmmcneil@ota.com(202) 403-8514Alt Phone: (202) 615-7997 Washington , DC […]
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Organic Trade Association’s Farmers Advisory Council expands its producer roster
by ktaveras on June 27, 2017 at 5:40 pm
Pennsylvania Certified Organic, Georgia Organics join advisory board to advance organic policyMaggie McNeilmmcneil@ota.com(202) 403-8514Alt Phone: (202) 615-7997 Washington , […]
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Three change-makers selected for organic leadership, innovation, and advocacy
by ktaveras on June 27, 2017 at 5:01 pm
Organic Trade Association Awards to honor three standout leadersMaggie McNeilmmcneil@ota.com(202) 403-8514Alt Phone: (202) 615-7997 Washington , DC […]
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Robust organic sector stays on upward climb, posts new records in U.S. sales
by ktaveras on May 24, 2017 at 1:09 am
OTA survey pegs 2016 market at $47 billion, and shows greater market shareMaggie McNeilmmcneil@ota.com(202) 403-8514Alt Phone: (202) 615-7997 Washington , DC […]
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