Fresh Impact Forum at FreshConex Sparks Global Dialogue on Produce Industry Issues

United kicked off the 2012 Fresh Impact Tour with the United Fresh Impact Forum, a panel discussion of key European members that addressed food safety and consumer trends in a global context. The United Fresh Impact Forum was followed by the Global Industry reception, an annual... [more]

Value-Added Producer Grants Boost Fresh Produce

On February 3, USDA announced that it had awarded $40.2 million in value-added producer grants (VAPG) to 298 recipients in 44 states and Puerto Rico. The grant program is a valuable tool for fruit and vegetable producers to enhance their ability to meet consumer demand and to move their products into the... [more]

Register Now and Save Money for United Fresh 2012!

Act today and get a discounted registration for the United Fresh 2012 Show, May 1-3. Join 25,000 food industry decision makers for this can’t-miss event and do it for less! [more]

Increased Truck Weight Limits Rejected by House Committee

On February 2 the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives passed a nearly $260 billion, five-year reauthorization of transportation programs. The produce industry has widely supported language that would give states the option to allow increased truck weights with the addition of a sixth axle, effectively... [more]

Bush, Morganthall to Headline United Fresh 2012

United has announced a captivating line-up of headline speakers for United Fresh 2012. Former First Lady Laura Bush and Chairman of the Food Marketing Institute Fred Morganthall, President of Harris Teeter will give keynote remarks... [more]