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- UFPA applauds foreign worker decision>
UFPA applauds foreign worker decision
by Carl Collen 27 March 2020
USDA has updated its guidance, recognising foreign workers in agriculture as…
- UFPA calls for govt action as losses mount>
UFPA calls for govt action as losses mount
by Maura Maxwell 24 March 2020 Fruit and Vegetables
Association sets out series of measures to safeguard the fresh produce industry…
- UFPA works with White House on relief>
UFPA works with White House on relief
by Carl Collen 18 March 2020
In the US, the United Fresh Produce Association is working on financial relief…
- Labour shortage a major concern for Italy>
Labour shortage a major concern for Italy
by Mike Knowles 13 March 2020 Apples & Pears, Berries, Kiwifruit, Stonefruit, Melons, Vegetables, Brassicas, Root Vegetables, Leafy & Salad Vegetables, Peppers & Squashes, Peas & Beans, Tomatoes, Artichokes and Cherries
Coronavirus lockdown could deter foreign workers from eastern Europe, admits…
- FPAA applauds USMCA passage>
FPAA applauds USMCA passage
by Carl Collen 17 January 2020
US passes agreement "destined to strengthen North American economy"
- US-China trade deal signed>
US-China trade deal signed
by Chris Komorek 16 January 2020 Apples & Pears and Cherries
Uncertainties remain over how China will purchase additional US$50bn of US…
- FPAA hails progress on USMCA>
FPAA hails progress on USMCA
by Maura Maxwell 11 December 2019 Fruit and Vegetables
FPAA urges bipartisan vote to pass USMCA and applauds efforts to reach…
- Ecuador counts cost of strike>
Ecuador counts cost of strike
by Maura Maxwell 15 October 2019 Bananas
Acorbanec said stoppage has caused “huge, unrecoverable losses” to…
- UFPA hits back at produce pricing claims>
UFPA hits back at produce pricing claims
by Maura Maxwell 1 October 2019 Fruit and Vegetables
Association maintains that increasing demand is the key to raising prices paid…
- CCM praises US trade agreement with Japan>
CCM praises US trade agreement with Japan
by Chris Komorek 30 September 2019 Citrus
Agreement announced in mid-September aims to support US producers as trade…
