The International Fresh Produce Association Reacts to Passing of Past United Chair David Bernstein

The International Fresh Produce Association Reacts to Passing of Past United Chair David Bernstein

The International Fresh Produce Association issues the following statement as it joins the fresh produce community in mourning the passing of David Bernstein, a past Chair of the Board for United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association (an IFPA legacy organization).  “Dave was a friend and mentor from my very first day at United Fresh in 1993,” said retired United Fresh CEO and retired IFPA Co-CEO Tom Stenzel.  “Through it all, he led with a steady …

In memoriam | Dave Bernstein, produce industry leader, dies at 85

The fresh produce industry mourns the sad passing of Dave Bernstein. Past chair of the board for the United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association and an executive at Sunkist Growers in California, Bernstein dedicated his life to the sector, which he loved. Dave passed on October 22 and is survived by his wife of 60 […] Keep reading

Labour Cuts Raise Fresh Produce Supply Concerns For 2026

UK horticulture will face a tighter labour market in 2026 after DEFRA confirmed a reduction of 2,000 visas under the Seasonal Worker Scheme for the horticulture sector.The department has set the allocation at 41,000 visas for horticulture workers in 2026, down from 43,000 in 2025.The cut has prompted concern among growers and industry bodies, who warn that labour pressures will intensify ahead of key harvesting windows for fruit, vegetables and …