Data Management
Bayer CropScience to acquire AgraQuest
Bayer CropScience has signed an agreement to purchase AgraQuest Inc. for a reported $500 million. Headquartered in Davis, Calif., AgraQuest is a g... continue reading »
2012-2013 Global Cold Chain Directory debuts
The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) has published the 2012-2013 Global Cold Chain Directory.The directory includes 464 pages of listings of cold c... continue reading »
Webinar theme on July 18 is produce transportation best practices
The North American Produce Transportation Working Group (NAPTWG) will host a webinar on produce transportation best practices on Wednesday, July 18,... continue reading »
Product News Roundup: The latest from around the fresh-cut industry
Check out the latest from Wilson Produce, Enza Zaden, Dynamic Systems Inc., Sonoco, Paper Pak Industries, Bunzl Distribution, Buhler, Pure Hot House... continue reading »
USDA’s Microbiological Data Program heading for chopping block
The House Appropriations Committee is requesting that funding be terminated for USDA’s Microbiological Data Program (MDP) for fiscal year 2013... continue reading »
Industry News Roundup
Check out the latest from Nelson-Jameson, Key Techology, Georgia Pacific and the Center for Produce Safety, Southeastern Packaging Equipment Sales a... continue reading »
New FDA questionnaire gathers more data on contaminated foods
The U.S. FDA has introduced a new questionnaire to its Reportable Food Registry (RFR) to enhance information gathering in instances when consumption... continue reading »
Traceability, food safety focus of CPG industry track at GS1 Connect 2012
Traceability and food safety will be at the forefront of the fresh foods and consumer packaged goods (CPG) track at GS1 Connect 2012 coming up June 5-... continue reading »
Alfalfa sprouts recalled for possible listeria
Cleveland Beansprouts Co. of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling all alfalfa sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. There are... continue reading »
PTI survey shows most companies at some level of instituting traceability
A majority of produce industry companies responding to a recent survey conducted by the United Fresh Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) indicate th... continue reading »
