Jerry D’Amore joins USDA’s organic standards group
Dec 09, 2019 by Chris Koger
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has appointed Jerry D’Amore, who has worked in agriculture for more than four decades, including a focus on berry companies for half that, to the National Organic Standards Board.
Good Foods ‘Sacks Hunger’ with donation to No Kid Hungry
Dec 09, 2019 by Chris Koger
Plant-based dips company Good Foods has donated $65,000 to the No Kid Hungry campaign to help fight childhood hunger.
Trump is divisive as ever as growers wait for trade progress
Dec 09, 2019 by Tom Karst
President Trump is great for the pollsters, sparking intense passions from his supporters and his opponents.
Alex DiNovo's 2050 produce predictions
Dec 09, 2019 by Alex DiNovo
As one year closes and another begins, it is a good time to take stock of everything that has happened and look forward to plan and predict what the future might hold.
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Seattle E. coli patients recover; investigation continues
Dec 08, 2019 by Chris Koger
The King County (Wash.) Public Health Department continues to work with state and federal agencies to find the origin of E. coli that made 13 people ill.
Software eases communications in produce supply chain
Dec 08, 2019 by Chris Koger
Rite-Hite Digital Systems has introduced a software system designed to keep distribution centers running smoothly, from loading dock logistics to trailer management.
FDA provides flexibility to start routine inspections on small farms
Dec 08, 2019 by Tom Karst
The Food and Drug Administration is providing flexibility for when states may begin conducting routine inspections of small farms, the agency said.
USDA announces $23.5 million in grants for farmers markets, local food
Dec 08, 2019 by Tom Karst
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced $23.5 million in grant funding awards through the Farmers Market Promotion Program and Local Food Promotion Program,
FDA updates outbreak investigation of salmonella in Pennsylvania
Dec 08, 2019 by Tom Karst
The Food and Drug Administration and the Pennsylvania Department of Health are investigating an outbreak of illnesses caused by salmonella javiana in Pennsylvania.
Climate science report compels action, lawmaker says
Dec 06, 2019 by Tom Karst
With a considerable focus on agriculture, the National Council for Science and the Environment has published a comprehensive review of climate science research in selected public universities.
Port of Wilmington sees improvements
Dec 06, 2019 by Tom Karst
The Port of Wilmington, Del., is under new management and the new operator is bringing key improvements to the important landing spot for U.S. fruit imports.
Give shoppers something to talk about
Dec 06, 2019 by Ashley Nickle
It is a fabulous feeling to have a story to share, and Rouses Markets delivered that for its shoppers Dec. 4 with a promotion centered around the world’s largest avocado display at its store on Tchoupitoulas Street.
CPMA releases report on plastics in produce industry
Dec 05, 2019 by Tom Karst
The topic of plastic in produce packaging has been addressed in a big way by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association.
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