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Finding generally strong compliance with federal standards for pesticide tolerances in food, the FDA has published its annual Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program Report for Fiscal Year 2020.
The USDA has announced the availability of nearly $8 million to support the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) Produce Prescription Program.
The Produce Traceability Initiative has launched a new working group focused on technology.
International Fresh Produce Association celebrated three standout winners at the Foodservice Conference Expo on July 29.
August marks the beginning of Medjool date harvest season, and Yuma, Ariz, -based Bard Valley Natural Delights is primed for a successful harvest season this year.
Santa Paula, Calif.-based Calavo Growers has named Helen Kurtz as senior vice president and general manager of Calavo Prepared, the company’s prepared foods segment.
Reedley, Calif.-based Frutura has marked its first year of operation by finalizing the acquisition of the major Chilean fruit exporter, Subsole.
The Western Growers Family of Companies is mourning the death of Hank Giclas, says Dave Puglia, president and CEO.
San Marcos, Texas-based Nabaco Inc. has promoted Brenton Field to vice president of operations, according to a news release.
Philadelphia-based AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. has announced the launch of VitaFresh Botanicals Life Select, an organic plant-based coating to keep produce fresh longer and reduce food loss and waste.