food safety
USDA Considering National Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) entered a notice in the Federal Register Oct. 4 that the agency is considering a national marketing a... continue reading »
Texas Two-Step
The 2007 Produce Marketing Association Fresh Summit will mark a number of “seconds” for me.
It will be the second Fres... continue reading »
Known for Artichokes, Grower is Innovative in Leafy Greens, Too
Castroville, Calif., is called the Artichoke Capital of the World, so it’s only natural that the biggest name in artichokes, Ocean Mist Farms, wo... continue reading »
Process Adds Safety; Consumer Acceptance Increasing
FDA is considering a rule change concerning irradiated products: If the irradiation does not change the taste or texture of the product, then it would... continue reading »
Southern Specialties offers variety, vertical integration
Southern Specialties started nearly 20 years ago as an importer of produce from Guatemala, but a food safety scare caused the company to expand its su... continue reading »
