Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates and Resources

Updates

October 7, 2020

Frank Yiannas the deputy commissioner for food policy and response for the Food and Drug Administration, spoke at United Fresh Produce Association’s Washington Conference about lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.

October 6, 2020

PMA Virtual Town hall on September 16th discussed how COVID-19 has pushed companies to make investments in more training and technology. Read more.

Resources

Visit the CDC website for more information on Coronavirus.

Articles and Additional Resources

Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Small Business Guide and Checklist

Information about SBA Loans

Main Street Lending Program Information

Produce sales during COVID-19

The Food Industry Association Blog: Re-Writing the Industry’s Crisis Response Playbook

World Health Organization website

There is no reason to skip the produce aisle….FDA says Covid-19 cannot be transmitted through food or food packaging

Five Steps to kicking out Coronavirus

FAQs from the USDA regarding the PACA (Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act) Trust

United Fresh Produce Association Industry Resources