International Fresh Produce Association's Mission
Jul 2, 2026
The international Fresh Produce Association is a trade group with the mission of helping businesses at every step along our food supply chain.
Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 100 episodes
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Since 1993 this report has been covering tree fruit and grape industry news stories important to our growers. This has been accomplished through open channels of communications with the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, Washington Grape Growers Association, our land grant college scientists and USDA researchers Bob Larson host of the program has 20 years of news reporting experience and worked as News Editor for both KOMO and KIRO (the top radio stations in Seattle marketplace). Bob presents this industry’s information from an insider position talking one on one with the industries key newsmakers.
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The international Fresh Produce Association is a trade group with the mission of helping businesses at every step along our food supply chain.
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