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USDA to buy $200 million of processed foods, including tomatoes, in trade relief
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced further details of the $16 billion package aimed at supporting American agricultural produc... continue reading »
United Fresh food safety head Jennifer McEntire calls produce industry ‘most cooperative’
Jennifer McEntire is vice president of food safety and technology at United Fresh Produce Association. A food microbiologist by background, she has a... continue reading »
USDA deems fresh raspberries from Morocco safe for importation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is advising the public of its decision to authorize the imp... continue reading »
Frozen potato product maker reports net sales of $3.757 billion for fiscal year
Lamb Weston Holdings reported a 10% net sales increase to $3.757 billion — including a fourth-quarter of $1.003 billion — for the 2018-19 fiscal y... continue reading »
New field tool could help California harvest more spinach
A new tool to more efficiently harvest Monterey County’s $143 million spinach crop might bring relief for farmers struggling to find enough fieldwor... continue reading »
McCain to open french fry factory in Brazil
McCain Foods, the world leader in frozen french fries, potato specialties and appetizers, and one of the top 10 most valuable food brands in the world... continue reading »
USDA studying health benefits of pickling cucumbers
Craving a pickle? Go ahead and take a bite. Fermented vegetables are a healthy choice for a snack. Cucumber pickles are the most commonly consumed ... continue reading »
Potato processors make top 10 list of most valuable food brands
Two potato processors rank in the top 10 of Brand Finance’s 2019 list of most valuable food brand’s in the world. Frito-Lay, owned by PepsiCo, ... continue reading »
USDA to buy frozen peaches for food assistance program
USDA recently announced plans to purchase frozen peach products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be m... continue reading »
JLS Automation adds sales manager for northeast region
JLS Automation has named Jeremy Rothermel as Northeastern Regional Sales manager. He will report to Mike Newcome, vice president of sales. Rotherme... continue reading »
