As policymakers and industry leaders prepare to gather June 9-11 for The Washington Conference in Washington D.C., the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is setting the stage for critical policy discussions impacting the fresh produce and floral industries. With a focus on labor, food safety, nutrition, trade and the Farm Bill, IFPA leads advocacy efforts to […]
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NGA Warns FTC: Protect Competition, Supply Chains Amid Tariff Pressures
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson calling for close monitoring and enforcement action in response to the competitive risks posed by new and proposed tariffs on imported goods. In its letter, NGA warned that rising tariffs could disrupt the food supply chain much like […]
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Study Highlights Opportunities For Talent Development In Commercial Baking
In response to the ongoing and intensifying workforce shortage in the U.S. commercial baking industry, the American Bakers Association (ABA), the American Society of Baking (ASB) and the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) have released a new study, “Future-Proofing U.S. Commercial Baking: Workforce Challenges and Solutions.” Commissioned by the three industry organizations and conducted […]
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Report Reveals New Insights Into Consumer Priorities At Grocery Store
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has released poll data revealing how Americans are balancing the rising cost of living while keeping the health of the planet top of mind. The poll demonstrated some concern for the environment with grocery planning but reveals there is significant room for growth. Global food production has a major impact […]
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March Online Grocery Sales Jump 21% Versus Year Ago
The U.S. online grocery segment sustained its turbo-charged growth in March 2025, ending up 21 percent versus a year ago with $9.7 billion in monthly sales, according to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey fielded March 30-31, and sponsored by Mercatus. Delivery continued to be the main driver of the topline increase, as it […]
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Target Offers Sustainable Wine In Paper Bottles
The Target Corporation is the first major U.S. supermarket retailer to commission a range of sustainable wines in low carbon paper bottles that will save the equivalent of nearly 100 tons of carbon dioxide. The Collective Good wine range, which is bottled exclusively in the paper Frugal Bottle, has a Red Blend, a Sauvignon Blanc, […]
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IFPA Encourages Science-Based Standards To National Organic Standards Board
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has submitted comments to the National Organic Standards Board highlighting priority issues for the organic fresh produce sector. The comments were in response to a feedback request from NOSB’s Spring 2025 Work Agenda. Developed in consultation with the association’s organics committee, the comments emphasize the need for practical, science-based […]
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ROFDA Names Deuschle New President, CEO
Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates (ROFDA) has named Mark Deuschle its next president and CEO. Deuschle succeeds Jeff Pedersen, who announced in January his plans to step down after the organization’s spring conference to join Alliance Retail Group, where he has been appointed chief customer officer. With more than 30 years of experience in […]