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United Fresh launches 2017 compensation survey

The United Fresh Produce Association has launched its 2017 Compensation Survey for the fresh produce industry. The data collected will be published in... continue reading »


Love Beets introduces beetroot powder product

Love Beets is growing its product offering with its new Beet Powder. The product is made from 100 percent beets, contains no additives or preservative... continue reading »


Maine blueberry processor reaches settlement with EPA

The owner of a blueberry processing facility in Hancock, Maine, has come into compliance with federal requirements designed to protect the public and ... continue reading »


Libby’s canned vegetables transition to valPure lining

Seneca Foods had partnered with Valspar to add valPure logo to many of its canned vegetable labels. ValPure is Valspar's brand of non-BPA can linin... continue reading »


Draft guidance issued for sprout operations standards

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft guidance to assist sprout operations subject to the Produce Safety Rule (80 FR 74353), an... continue reading »


Canadian government invests $1.1M in Mazza Innovation

The Canadian Government has announced a Cdn $1.1 million investment in Mazza Innovation to expand their plant extract production facility in Delta, Br... continue reading »


Industry groups endorse Perdue for USDA

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue for USDA secretary of agriculture, Bloomberg reports. The... continue reading »


Blulog temperature data logger now available in North America

Blulog temperature data loggers, are now available in North America from BluLine Solutions. Blulog specializes in small, wireless temperature data log... continue reading »


Ready Pac introduces new seasonal Bistro Bowl

Ready Pac Foods has launched its latest seasonal creation Roasted Beets & Baby Greens Bistro Bowl single serve salad. The company first introduced... continue reading »


New Natalie’s juices hit store shelves

Handcrafted bottles of Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice squeezed fresh Blood Orange and Carrot Tomato Celery juices are making their way to grocery she... continue reading »