Cold Chain/Logistics

Putting produce first

When it comes to showcasing fresh produce, six chefs and foodservice professionals stand out. Named as United Fresh 2012 Produce Excellence in Foodse... continue reading »

Making traceability work

It can be a long way from farm to table. And a lot of things can happen along the journey. With the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) calling for a... continue reading »

Traceability, food safety focus of CPG industry track at GS1 Connect 2012

Traceability and food safety will be at the forefront of the fresh foods and consumer packaged goods (CPG) track at GS1 Connect 2012 coming up June 5-... continue reading »

Food safety: Cantaloupe guidance process is under way

The industry collaborative working on updating food safety guidance specific to cantaloupe is holding weekly conference calls instead of trying to mee... continue reading »

PTI survey shows most companies at some level of instituting traceability

A majority of produce industry companies responding to a recent survey conducted by the United Fresh Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) indicate th... continue reading »

United Fresh: New cantaloupe research to be presented in Dallas

New research on cantaloupe safety will be presented at United Fresh 2012 in Dallas, according to information released by United Fresh. On Wednesday, M... continue reading »

United Fresh announces nominations for new board officers & directors

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chairman of the Board Development Committee Steffanie Smith, River Point Farms, has announced the slate of new officers and directo... continue reading »

Produce Marketing Association seeking volunteers

The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) is seeking members from across the global fresh produce supply chain for some 80 volunteer opportunities that ... continue reading »

Traceability survey deadline extended to April 12

The Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) has extended the deadline for its PTI Implementation Survey to April 12, giving businesses involved in any a... continue reading »

Weekly working phone calls, new website part of cantaloupe safety guidance development process

The industry collaborative working on updating food safety guidance specific to cantaloupe will begin holding weekly conference calls starting Tuesday... continue reading »