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Produce safety program, training available
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association is offering a full-service food safety consultation program for produce operations of all sizes. ... continue reading »
Signode to debut packaging technology innovations next month
Packaging equipment manufacturer Signode will unveil new technology at PACK EXPO International 2024, set for Nov. 3-6 in Chicago. The company will ... continue reading »
Conference focused on sustaining family farms set for February
A three-day conference is expected to draw more than 1,000 farmers, ranchers, producers and advocates to Atlanta in February. SOWTH 2025, set for F... continue reading »
Specialty food importer acquires ingredient company
Specialty food importer Atalanta Corp. has acquired organic ingredient company Big Picture Foods in the second acquisition of 2024 for the New Jersey-... continue reading »
Produce Distributors emphasizes preparation is key for FSMA 204 compliance by 2026
During a recent webinar hosted by the Produce Distributors Association (PDA), food safety experts highlighted the importance of having a food traceabi... continue reading »
Produce processors face food safety concerns post-hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene has significantly disrupted Georgia’s agriculture, including fruit and vegetable processing. In a recent email, the Georgia Frui... continue reading »
Georgia fruit and vegetable growers begin to assess storm’s impact
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association is working to assess the damage. GFVGA staff will begin... continue reading »
Pair of training courses available to fresh produce industry
Workforce development and certification organization Equitable Food Initiative has extended two training courses to the entire fresh produce industry.... continue reading »
FSMA 204 compliance webinar now available online
A FSMA 204 compliance webinar hosted by the Produce Distributors Association (PDA) is now online. The Sept. 24 webinar featured expert tips and advice... continue reading »
EarthFresh Farms acquires potato packer
North American produce company EarthFresh Farms, which specializes in potatoes, carrots and onions, has acquired Mountain King Potatoes. The deal, ... continue reading »
