Produce - General
The National Potato Council and United Fresh Start Foundation recently joined students, teachers and staff at a Virginia grade school for a “Celebration of Potatoes” lunchtime event.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas is lauding the state of Arizona’s investment in a cold inspection facility at the Mariposa Port of Entry at Nogales, Ariz.
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The U.S. Department has imposed sanctions on four produce companies under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Meal kit brands Hello Fresh and Chef’s Plate recalled six products in Canada containing red chilis.
About 50 growers from across New York state filled a small room at the SRC Arena in Syracuse, N.Y., during the Empire State Producers Expo to learn about meeting Food Safety Modernization Act requirements.
J&J Family of Farms, Westlake, Fla., has made personnel changes.
PSSI, a contract sanitation provider, has a new logo and brand messaging to promote its focus on protecting food throughout the supply chain.
Labor concerns and pressure from imports aside, California asparagus growers expect a healthy crop, and say organic demand is growing even as overall acreage drops.
Truck rates have sagged a bit as truckload capacity continues to build in the first weeks of 2019, according to a report from DAT Solutions.
Allen Lund Co., La Cañada Flintridge, Calif., has promoted Todd Piccola in the Rochester, N.Y., office and Greg Babiarz in the Charlotte, N.C., office.
Kelly Green, president and chairwoman of Birko Corp., is a new member of the AgIndustry Leadership Council at Colorado State University.
LA QUINTA, Calif. — Once acclaimed as a top chef for the elite, Dan Giusti has a vision to bring better food to students.
SmartWash Solutions, Salinas, Calif., shares its knowledge with the next generation of food safety experts by sponsoring an intern program.
Limoneira Co., Santa Paula, Calif., has opened a Southeast Asia Regional Sales office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce’s GoodFarms brand has been recognized for social responsibility efforts by adopting Equitable Food Initiative practices.
Karen Ross has been re-appointed as secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Updating dietary advice for the first time since 2007, Health Canada has embraced the half-a-plate image for fruits and vegetables as a core element of the Canada Food Guide.
More people are putting this cruciferous vegetable into their carts and onto their plates.
News coverage is ramping up about the potential effects on perishable imports caused by the government shutdown.
Florida’s orange growers are expected to ship 6.4 million boxes of grapefruit and 1.2 million boxes of tangerines this season.
The California Fresh Fruit Association’s annual meeting will feature speakers on issues affecting debate on the global economy and immigration.
The Produce Marketing Association is seeking nominations for the PMA 2019 Science & Technology Circle of Excellence award.
California Giant Berry Farms is sponsoring a second annual Chef Invitational, seeking chefs at foodservice partners across the country to compete.
Registration for the fifth annual Viva Fresh Open golf tournament is now available.
Fallbrook, Calif.-based Del Rey Avocado’s spring 2018 website redesign by TMD Creative has received recognition from national awards programs.
U. S, District Court Judge Timothy Kelly has turned away a lawsuit brought by the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) against the U. S. Department of Labor.