Produce - General
In the journal Nutrients, the report “Differences in the Quantity and Types of Foods and Beverages Consumed by Canadians between 2004 and 2015" looked at comparing food consumption levels between 2004 and 2015.
The Environmental Protection Agency is taking public comments until March 14 on its proposed decision to establish tolerances for the use of streptomycin in/on citrus fruit.
Registration is open for the Center for Produce Safety’s 2019 Research Symposium.
There is still time to send us your nomination for the prestigious Canadian Produce Person of the Year for 2019.
The Power of Produce research study will again be revealed at an event organized by the Millen, Ga.-based Southeast Produce Council.
Fallbrook, Calif.-based Del Rey Avocado Co. has added a new facility in Vista that adds an additional 43,000 square feet of cold storage and ripening rooms to the company’s existing footprint in San Diego County.
Michael Robach has joined Clear Labs’ board of directors.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr (Texas) International Bridge recently found more than a ton of marijuana hidden in a commercial load of avocados.
Proprietary Variety Management (PVM) and affiliates Brandt’s Fruit Trees and Pink Lady America, have a revamped website.
The November discovery of cocaine with an estimated street value of more than $19 million in a commercial shipment of fresh pineapples remains under investigation, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said,
Food safety web seminars that were delayed by the government shutdown have been rescheduled.
Granny smith apples are in a great spot for St. Patrick’s Day retail promotions.
I read a recent article that cassette tapes are making something of a comeback, fed by what I believe must be misplaced “nostalgia.”
Jim Cranney has been elected chairman of the Minor Crop Farmer Alliance.
Public comments on updated drafts of tomato metrics for food safety are due to the United Fresh Produce Association by May 3.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has terminated the potato marketing order for Southeastern states.
Carpinteria, Calif.-based Pete’s (also known as Hollandia Produce) has promoted Baltazar Garcia to as the company’s director of sales.
Rexburg, Idaho-based Floyd Wilcox & Sons Inc. (dba Wilcox Fresh) has named Justin Reynolds as the company’s new CEO.
The Viva Fresh Innovation Showcase finalists feature products across the spectrum of the fresh produce industry.
Fed by a consumer juicing craze, prices for fresh celery have soared to historic highs close to $70 per carton and could remain strong for weeks — perhaps months.
A celebration of life for Leonard Pike, known as the father of the Texas 1015 Supersweet Onion, will be April 13 in Bryan, Texas.
The Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Food and Drug Administration are working together to reduce food waste.
For many, the April 25-27 Viva Fresh Expo feels like a long-anticipated family reunion.
From passion to inspiration to education, there is something for everyone at the 2019 Viva Fresh expo.
Jason Donaldson, the operations manager for the Americas for Zespri, has died.
Under the weight of two E. coli outbreak investigations linked to romaine lettuce — one leading to a six-day hiatus of all romaine sales — overall lettuce per capita availability was off about 20% in 2018, according to a new report.
Government leaders in Canada say they will soon “refresh” a list of U.S. commodities targeted for retaliatory tariffs and hinted the new list could include apples.
The Equitable Food Initiative has hired Rebecca Chavez as business development manager.
Seeking an 11th-hour deal that would preserve a revised tomato suspension agreement with the Commerce Department, Mexican tomato growers have submitted a proposal.