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Strella Biotechnology, a Philadelphia company that uses biosensors to maximize freshness of fresh produce throughout the supply chain, has received $3.3 million in seed funding.

Hazel Technologies Inc., Chicago, has seen positive results in trials with its shelf-life extension product on apples.

The United Fresh Produce Association has named the recipients of its Produce in Excellence Foodservice Awards.

AgroFresh, whose SmartFresh technology extends the shelf life of produce, has added more items available for treatment, including avocados, tomatoes, broccoli and mangoes.

Whether you’re looking for organic Brussels sprouts, romaine hearts, tomatoes or just about any other vegetable this summer, supplies should be ample.

The United Fresh Produce Association has released a schedule of events for the 2020 United Fresh LIVE! show.

Sysco Raleigh, Selma, N.C., has been awarded a maximum $120.9 million contract for full-line food distribution.

Avocado company Index Fresh, Riverside, Calif., has hired Steve Roodzant as CEO.

The U.S. Department has imposed sanctions on two Florida companies for not paying customers for fresh produce under the Perishable Agricultural Commodity Act.

AgriCoat-NatureSeal Ltd., Berkshire, United Kingdom, has introduced a new addition to its Semperfresh line of coatings that prolongs fresh produce shelf life