The International Fresh Produce Association announced that Christina Ferreira has joined the organization as vice president, food safety and quality. Ferreira brings more than 13 years of applied research and regulatory experience at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to the role, where she will serve as a trusted scientific resource for IFPA members on microbial hazards, produce safety and quality across the supply chain.

The wait is over for Skylar Rae cherries, which officially returned with nothing short of an exceptional crop. With outstanding quality and flavor, Skylar Rae delivers a firm, crisp bite paired with unmatched sweetness to produce a remarkable cherry eating experience.

The Ag Wage Reform Coalition announced its support for the introduction of the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act (SAWA), legislation introduced by House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson to modernize and strengthen the nation’s agricultural workforce system.

Redner’s Markets, Giorgio Fresh Co. and Modern Soils have joined forces to create a pioneering closed-loop partnership that demonstrates how agriculture, manufacturing and retail can work together to deliver environmentally responsible products while creating meaningful connections between food production and home gardening.

Building on the momentum of The Washington Conference, which saw fresh produce and floral industry advocate on key policy issues ranging from nutrition to food safety to global trade, the International Fresh Produce Association has released its position on the U.S. - Mexico - Canada Agreement (USMCA), which is slated for its first mandatory review on July 1. 

New York's produce industry enters the second half of 2026 facing many of the same challenges affecting the rest of the country - weather volatility, inflationary pressures and rising transportation costs.

Yet the state continues to benefit from a unique combination of agricultural diversity, a strong wholesale infrastructure and a deep network of growers, distributors and marketers that have helped keep fresh produce moving throughout the Northeast.