Food Safety

NSF International offers food processing certificates

The Training and Education division of Ann Arbor, Mich.-based NSF International has earned American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accreditatio... 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 »

Minnesota fresh-cut company recalls some products that include DFI melons

Cut Fruit Express, Inc. of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota is voluntarily recalling some packaged fruit products containing cantaloupes, distributed ... continue reading »

Spartan Stores conduct voluntary recall after routine tests show positive for listeria

Spartan Stores is initiating a precautionary recall of certain deli products, many containing fresh-cut produce, due to concerns of possible Listeri... continue reading »

28,000 cases of cantaloupe recalled after positive sample for salmonella

DFI Marketing Inc. of Fresno, Calif., is voluntarily recalling cantaloupe because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmone... continue reading »

Minnesota to create food safety center

The Minnesota Department of Health, in partnership with the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, has been selected by the Centers for Di... continue reading »

Fresh Summit 2012: Consolidated trade show, reorganized education programs planned

No more half-empty aisle ways and exhibitors standing around wondering where everybody went. The 2012 Produce Marketing Association Fresh Summit e... continue reading »

California growers focus on getting their cantaloupe safety message out

California melons will begin bearing a “Buy California Grown” sticker in an effort to distinguish the state’s crop from others. ... continue reading »

On the Road with Fresh Cut

Recently, I have had the opportunity to hit the road and visit a variety of fresh-cut operations. Being relatively new in my job and to the field of... continue reading »

Mango-related recalls expand with fresh-cut products

More recalls were announced over the Labor Day weekend in connection with mangoes associated with a salmonella outbreak in Canada and the U.S. Sup... continue reading »