Food Safety
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 »
PMA names vice president of food safety, technology
Jim Gorny has been hired to fill the new position of vice president of food safety and technology for the Produce Marketing Association. In his ro... continue reading »
United announces finalists for 2013 New Product Awards
More than 30 fresh fruit and vegetable innovations are up for United Fresh Produce Association’s 2013 New Product Awards. This year’s fi... continue reading »
Produce industry groups seek FSMA comment period extension
A group of 89 international, national, state and regional fresh fruit and vegetable groups has requested an extension of the May 16 deadline on the ... continue reading »
Report summarizes latest food industry research
A new report released by Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and Western Growers aims to help produce industry members understand the latest food sa... continue reading »
Industry groups laud departing USDA official
Two major produce industry groups praised USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan after she announced her resignation March 14. The Produce Market... continue reading »
Birko, Crunch Pak partner for food safety
Birko, a provider of antimicrobial process aids and sanitation chemistry to the produce industry, has partnered with Crunch Pak to provide food safe... continue reading »
United, California group partner on FSMA webinar
United Fresh and the California Grocers Association Education Foundation will present a webinar on March 20 outlining the potential impact of the pr... 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 »
