Items Tagged with 'International Fresh Produce Association'

Shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are hitting the tree nut industry, whose members are scrambling to find other routes and markets to take their product during a significant time of year for sales. 

Casey Creamer has departed as president and CEO of California Citrus Mutual. In a release from the group, board of directors chair Julia Inestroza said, “I am writing to share that California Citrus Mutual and Casey Creamer have parted ways, effective February 11, 2026. We appreciate his service to our industry and wish him the best in his future endeavors. … Our day-to-day operations will continue under the direction of our experienced staff, and the Board has begun the process of identifying CCM's next leader.” 

The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives announced staff changes. Lisa Van Doren, vice president and chief of staff, is leaving. Justin Darisse has been promoted to vice president of strategy and external affairs. Zach Gihorski was promoted to senior director of government affairs. The International Dairy Foods Association hired Adam Tarr as vice president of legislative affairs. Syngenta and American Seed Trade Association Chairman Dave Treinen, head of GreenLeaf Genetics at Syngenta, are leaving the organization.

Many of the threats that have faced the global produce industry over the last two years, including geopolitical risks, tariffs, inflation, labor and artificial intelligence, remain key challenges. However, the leader of the International Fresh Produce Association says IFPA is ramping up advocacy efforts and making progress on several fronts in the “Fight for Fresh.”

Labor Department is implementing a new methodology for calculating H-2A wage rates that could save employers an estimated $2.5 billion a year. The National Council of Agricultural Employers says the interim final rule will bring ag wages “back to reality.”

Leaders of 19 state corn grower groups and the National Corn Growers Association are appealing to President Donald Trump today to ensure the next Make America Healthy Again report doesn’t target pesticides for restrictions.