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United Fresh announces slate of board, officer nominees

United Fresh has announced new officers and directors nominated to serve on the United Fresh Produce Association Board of Directors. The new chair... continue reading »

ThermoWorks rolls out HACCP mobile app

ThermoWorks has introduced HACCP Mobile, the only app that pairs with a Bluetooth thermometer probe and turns any iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch into a... continue reading »

New industry guidance for cantaloupe available

A new resource, “The National Commodity Specific Food Safety Guidelines for Cantaloupes and Netted Melons,” is now available to help com... continue reading »

United opens 2013 compensation survey

The United Fresh Foundation, through its Center for Leadership Excellence, has launched its 2013 compensation survey for the fresh produce industry.... continue reading »

PMA’s Christie leaves for new opportunities

Lorna Christie, Produce Marketing Association executive vice president and chief operating officer, is leaving the organization effective Feb. 28. S... 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 »

Extension granted for FSMA comment deadline

FDA has approved a request made by United Fresh to extend the comment period for the information collection provisions of two proposed rules related... continue reading »

United requests extension of time for FSMA comments

United Fresh has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget to extend the comment period on certain provisions in the proposed produ... 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 »

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 »