Data Management

Scale interface now available for SIMBA system

Dynamic Systems, a software developer specializing in barcode data collection, has announced a scale interface for SIMBA Food & Produce Tracking... continue reading »

New White House revelation: president’s favorite food

Diners at the annual White House Kids’ State Dinner learned that President Barack Obama’s favorite food is broccoli. “We appreci... continue reading »

Companies plan special activities at PMA foodservice show

Three companies are each planning special events for the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Foodservice Conference July 25-27 in Monterey, Calif. ... continue reading »

United adds elements to Recall Ready Program

United Fresh has expanded its Recall Ready Program services with the addition of risk management webinars and training workshops. These new elements... continue reading »

Compensation report profiles pay of produce employees

Executives saw a 2.9 percent increase in salary for the current fiscal year, according to the 2013 Produce Industry Compensation and Benefits Report... continue reading »

United Fresh releases new sustainability guide

United Fresh Produce Association has launched its “Sustainability Guide and Self-Assessment” tool. The guide is intended to assist produ... continue reading »

Two new United councils to debut at trade show

Two new United Fresh councils will convene for the first time at United Fresh 2013 in San Diego, May 14-16. The Produce Marketing and Merchandisin... continue reading »

Ready Pac CEO retires, new leader named

Michael Solomon, president and CEO of Ready Pac Foods, has announced his retirement from the company. Philip Theodore, who recently joined the compa... continue reading »

PMA resources focus on industry-specific UPCs

Produce Marketing Association (PMA) is releasing a new toolkit to help industry better respond to the gradual transition to company-specific univers... continue reading »

PTI developing responses to traceability report

Two pilot projects to improve methods of food traceability have been completed and available for examination and comment. The Institute of Food Tech... continue reading »