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Center for Produce Safety launches food safety research fundraising initiative
Calling out the need to expand research to answer produce-specific food safety questions, the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has launched a new capit... continue reading »
Frozen produce sales up 22% in retail in 2020
November and December sales were dominated by the holidays along with the consumers’ response to rapidly rising new COVID-19 cases across many state... continue reading »
Taco Bell to bring potatoes back to menu, add plant-based protein options
In August, Taco Bell decided to eliminate potatoes from its menu in order to reduce SKUs and speed up service. Less than six months later, the fast-... continue reading »
Kronen finalizes kosher washing line
There are already several washing lines in use around the world that are specially adapted to the requirements of kosher washing. An additional washin... continue reading »
Dynamic Conveyor turns 30 in 2021
This year marks the 30th anniversary for Dynamic Conveyor, a leader in conveyor design and manufacturing for food processing and packaging industries.... continue reading »
Does listeria develop resistance to sanitizers?
With little data on whether Listeria monocytogenes develops tolerance to commonly used sanitizers, debates continue on whether or how frequently proce... continue reading »
Mann Packing opens new facility in Gonzales, California
Mann Packing Co., a subsidiary of Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., and one of the largest suppliers of packaged vegetables in North America has opened a ... continue reading »
The Massman Companies announce leadership changes
The Massman Companies, a leading manufacturer of packaging equipment for food, beverage, consumer and industrial products, has appointed current CEO a... continue reading »
Markon hires new food safety director
Foodservice food source Markon has announced the hire of Kate Burr as its new food safety direction. In her new role, Burr will use her proficiency... continue reading »
Lettuce supplants tomatoes atop organic volume list
The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of USDA released its latest survey of national organic food production in October. The first organ... continue reading »
