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Comment period on use of ‘healthy’ labeling extended
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending the comment period for a docket to receive information and comments on the use of the term “hea... continue reading »
AMS streamlines import process for specialty crops
The Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) participation in the government-wide International Trade Data System (ITDS) is expanding from a three-por... continue reading »
New packaging introduced from tomato plants
Pure Hothouse Foods has recently introduced their new Cloud 9 snacking tomato brand, sold under the Pure Flavor name. To pack this new tomato brand, P... continue reading »
FSNS food safety training schedule set for 2017
Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) has set the course schedule for food safety training for the upcoming year. FSNS offers certified training programs th... continue reading »
Yield monitors measure variation in juice grapes
Senior Research Associate Terry Bates from the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory in Portland, New York, is currently testing electro... continue reading »
Beekenkamp introduces collapsible pallet box system
The BE-Cube pallet box system, developed by Beekenkamp Berpakkingen, has been nominated for the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2017. The pallet box ... continue reading »
Researchers develop ways to measure quality of fruits, vegetables
How do we know when a mango is perfectly ripe and ready to eat? How do we know when avocadoes are suitable for transport? Will this tomato variety thr... continue reading »
Coalition to launch online resource to help reduce food waste
The Rockefeller Foundation is collaborating with the USDA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and a partnership of 10 private sector and... continue reading »
United Fresh donates salad bars to Indiana school district
The United Fresh Start Foundation donated salad bars to all schools in the School City of East Chicago district. The donation is an effort to "promote... continue reading »
HANTEMP Controls introduces new solenoid valve model
HANTEMP Controls is now offering the model S4At Stainless Steel Solenoid Valve. While ideal for ammonia, these solenoid valves can also control CO2, f... continue reading »
