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Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Section 204 Update

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), a set of regulations aimed at addressing food safety issues occurring within the food system.

First webinar on Economic Sustainability in the fruit and vegetable industry attended by participants from all over the globe

In September, the Global Coalition of Fresh Produce held the first of a series of global webinars with over 200 commercial operators, industry representatives, national and international officials.

Global Coalition of Fresh Produce calls for urgent policy measures to safeguard the supply of fruits and vegetables to consumers

The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce today published the final results of its survey into the increasing costs of fruits and vegetable production around the world and their impacts on the whole produce industry and end consumers, conducted in the spring of 2023.

United Fresh Spring Trend Report 2023

Restricted household budgets, the need for balanced health and well-being, and an awareness of being eco-friendly for our planet have influenced the food and shopping trends for 2023.

Food Safety & Sustainability Update - Demystifying Smart Bioplastic Anti-Bacterial Food Packaging

Welcome to our latest Food Safety Update. We aim to provide you with a snapshot of information on topical and relevant food safety issues and, where, applicable, the links to allow you to take your knowledge further.

Save the Date - United Fresh & IFPA Sustainability Workshop - Wednesday 15th November at Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre

We’re pleased to announce that United Fresh New Zealand Incorporated (United Fresh) and the International Fresh Produce Association Australia-New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) are partnering to deliver a hands-on and educational Sustainability Workshop.

The EU-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement and New Zealand Produce Industry

After years of negotiations, New Zealand and the EU have finally signed a Free Trade Agreement in recent weeks. This agreement is expected to open new avenues for trade as well as strengthening existing ones.

NZ produce industry ushers in Sustainability Guidelines to meet pressing UN deadline

This week United Fresh launches its Sustainability Guidelines, a significant body of work designed to assist fresh fruit and vegetable value chain organisations throughout Aotearoa New Zealand to make meaningful change towards a sustainable future.

New Report Outlines Sustainability Opportunities for Produce Industry - 2023

The International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS) has released a new report outlining sustainable practices for the produce industry.

Trust Alliance New Zealand Update

Fresh Produce Traceability is a challenge internationally. Modern supply chain complexity means they need to become more seamlessly digitised, to easily & quickly transmit consistent information throughout the supply chain, especially during a crisis

The Global Fruit & Veg Newsletter - February 2023

Our lifestyles have long been known to have a direct impact on our physical and mental health.