Food Safety

And the winners are: United Fresh 2012 recognizes top new products

Top winners in five categories were announced as recipients of the 2012 New Product Awards today at United Fresh 2012 in Dallas. Best New Packaging Pr... continue reading »

Day 2 at United Fresh: From first lady to top women

Wednesday marked another full day at United Fresh 2012 in Dallas. Between a busy morning breakfast gathering that included awards and a speech from f... continue reading »

Wednesday at United Fresh 2012 in Dallas

Wednesday marked another full day at United Fresh 2012 in Dallas. Between a busy morning breakfast gathering that included awards and a speech from fo... continue reading »

Day 1 at United Fresh: Optimism, work to be done

What a full first day at United Fresh 2012 in Dallas. From the opening breakfast featuring a presentation on the future of food retailing by Harris T... continue reading »

Day 1 at United Fresh 2012 in Dallas: Optimism, work to do

What a full first day at United Fresh 2012 in Dallas. From the opening breakfast featuring a presentation on the future of food retailing by Harris Te... continue reading »

Rocky Ford cantaloupe growers mobilize to ensure safety, rebuild confidence

Cantaloupe growers in Rocky Ford, Colo., have formed an association, trademarked the Rocky Ford Cantaloupe name and are signing on to best practices a... continue reading »

FDA announces Alfa Sprouts recall

Alfa Sprouts, Inc. of Honeoye Falls, N.Y., is recalling approximately 100 pounds of Springwater Sprouts brand organic alfalfa sprouts and bulk three-p... continue reading »

Going global: Imports are up, and so are FDA’s efforts to ensure food safety, report says

Each year since 2005, food imports to the U.S. have grown by an average of 10 percent. In total, approximately 50 percent of fresh fruits and 20 perce... continue reading »

United Fresh: New cantaloupe research to be presented in Dallas

New research on cantaloupe safety will be presented at United Fresh 2012 in Dallas, according to information released by United Fresh. On Wednesday, M... continue reading »

FDA: Reportable Food Registry is speeding action in contamination outbreaks

The FDA has released a report that says 1,153 entries into its Reportable Food Registry (RFR) have helped speed identification and investigation of po... continue reading »