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What is the one thing produce safety professionals need the most?

The 10-year old Food Safety Modernization Act is aging nicely, most industry leaders think.

A six-week online workshop on cleaning and sanitizing relating to the produce safety rule will be offered from Jan. 26 to March 2.

What is one thing that could make the produce supply safer?

Carson, Calif.-based nanobubble technology company Moleaer, in partnership with researchers from Virginia Tech, have found oxygen-filled nanobubbles are successful in disrupting microbial biofilms.

Samantha Snyder is planning for growth this year and increasing capacity to keep up with current mushroom customers.

Check out these business updates in the fresh mushroom industry.

Older, higher-income Hispanic consumers living in the Western U.S. are the most frequent purchasers of fresh limes, according to The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2021 survey.

Yakima, Wash.-based Sage Fruit has seen an increased volume of organic apples, pears and cherries, said Chuck Sinks, president of sales and marketing.

Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries do well on social media, with their natural good looks and sweet nature.