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Even among health experts, the mortality rate for those who contract the new coronavirus COVID-19 remains a matter of debate, but some approximations range from 1% to 5%.

Protective layers seem to be in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that applies to produce, marketers say.

North Bay Produce Inc. was established as Wilderness Fresh Produce in 1984, its primary focus was Michigan apples, said Brian Klumpp, director of marketing and strategic development.

North American berry grower-shippers are responding to consumer and retailer pressure to reduce or eliminate single-use plastic.

Sustainability is more than a buzzword in packaging these days; it’s common sense, manufacturers say.

A trial with GS1 US and four traceability solution providers has shown that multiple traceability systems can interoperate, exchanging information on a product’s supply chain journey in the food system.

Quebec Produce Marketing Association is hosting a free webinar on the pandemic and how it has affected fresh produce consumption.

The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement has a new subcommittee that focuses on how land adjacent to leafy greens fields might contribute to foodborne illness outbreaks from romaine lettuce.

The clock is ticking for the Food and Drug Administration’s determination of “high-risk” foods and what traceability/record-keeping standard those foods should meet.

Though the new coronavirus COVID-19 is not a food safety issue, responding to the crisis has pulled in produce safety professionals in a variety of ways.