Data Management
Pathogen test program will cease operations
After months of uncertainty over the future of the program, the Agricultural Marketing Service’s Microbiological Data Program, which tests pro... continue reading »
CPS announces produce research awards
The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) at the University of California Davis has awarded 10 new grants for research aimed at food safety practices for ... continue reading »
In advance of PMA Fresh Summit: Industry leaders offer insights to future
This year’s PMA Fresh Summit is titled “Say Hello to the Future.” Fresh Cut magazine asked people from around the industry about t... continue reading »
FDA awards contract for technology to speed identification of pathogens on produce
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has awarded Illumina, Inc. of San Diego, Calif., a five-year $17 million contract to develop technology that w... continue reading »
New Product Roundup: What’s new from the fresh-cut industry
Check out what's new in products and solutions from around the fresh-cut produce industry. Here's the latest from Ready Pac, Triangle Packag... continue reading »
Rally pushes for action on farm bill before Sept. 30
Hundreds of agriculture industry allies rallied in Washington, D.C. today to urge Congress to pass a new Farm Bill before the current law expires Se... continue reading »
Value-added produce sales continue to grow in second quarter 2012
Sales of value-added fruits and vegetables have continued upward growth in dollar sales and price, according to the latest edition of Fresh Facts on... continue reading »
Lawsuit demands implementation of FSMA regulations
The Center for Food Safety and Center for Environmental Health have filed suit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Office of Man... continue reading »
Cantaloupe outbreaks: What consumers can do
With cantaloupe grown in southwestern Indiana under recall after being linked to two deaths and more than 140 illnesses from salmonella, on the heel... continue reading »
Syngenta enhances cucurbit seed offerings
Syngenta has begun enhancing its cucurbit seed offerings with a standard on-seed application of FarMore Technology. All Syngenta squash, melon and... continue reading »
