Cold Chain/Logistics
System allows whole-chain traceability of produce
A system developed by Top 10 Produce for smaller farms is now being rolled out at one large Salinas Valley operation, using labels that enable whole... continue reading »
FSMA First Steps
As the Food Safety Modernization Act regulatory process grinds it way to completion months into the future, fresh-cut companies are considering what... continue reading »
Industry groups will comment on trace report
The Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI), designed to help the produce industry maximize the effectiveness of current traceback procedures, is curr... continue reading »
Paper Pak facilities accredited by UK group
Paper Pak Industries’ La Verne, Calif., and Washington, Ga., manufacturing facilities have been accredited by the British Retail Consortium (B... continue reading »
United sets priorities, forms new councils
The United Fresh Produce Association Board of Directors has set priorities for 2013 at its annual winter leadership meeting. The priorities will f... continue reading »
Fresh Cut for the Family: Moms drive development of Mann’s Veggie Mac-n-Cheese
The moms at Mann’s are giving birth to a brand new product.
The women majority-certified company based in Salinas, Calif., is rolling o... continue reading »
Sensing Trouble: Temperature plays role in traceability, food safety
A device as small as a sugar packet can help fresh-cut produce businesses avoid big trouble. Produce companies are using these devices, as part of... continue reading »
UC Davis to host two March workshops
A pair of workshops at University of California Davis will explore post-harvest technologies and fruit ripening/retail. On March 14-15, a new work... continue reading »
United sets activities at Fruit Logistica 2013
United Fresh will exhibit and hold special activities at Fruit Logistica, Feb. 6-8 in Berlin, Germany. The United Fresh stand will be located in H... continue reading »
PMA to exhibit at Fruit Logistica
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) will connect with international industry members at Berlin Fruit Logistica, the international trade fair for fru... continue reading »
