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Western Growers donates $1 million to safety research

Western Growers (WG) announced it's $1 million donation to the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) to advance food safety research and develop ready-to-... continue reading »


PACK EXPO registration now open

PMMI announced the opening of registration for PACK EXPO International 2016 and the co-located Pharma EXPO, a joint venture with the International So... continue reading »


ConAgra expands operations in Oregon

ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced that its Lamb Weston business will expand operations at its facility in Boardman, Oregon. The $30 million investment wil... continue reading »


FMI announces FMI Connect 2016 Keynote lineup

Food Marketing Institute (FMI) announced its three premier sessions at FMI Connect featuring experts in consumer trends, flavor, culinary technique, a... continue reading »


Apio launches Asian Sesame Vegetable salad kit

Apio Inc. announced the launch of the new Asian Sesame Vegetable salad kit, in honor of National Nutrition Month and consumer interest in Asian cu... continue reading »


Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to join president on Cuba trip

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will join President Obama when he travels to Cuba later this month, the USDA announced. This historic visit - the fi... continue reading »


Cynara launches new artichoke heart varieties

Cynara is introducing several types of preserved artichokes to the U.S. market. The new products include Crowns, which are intend for use as canapés... continue reading »


FDA issues guide on reducing acrylamide levels

The FDA has issued final guidance to the food industry to help growers, manufacturers and food service operators take steps to reduce levels of acryla... continue reading »


United Fresh names award honorees

Marking its 12th year of recognizing retail produce managers, United Fresh Produce Association announced the honorees of its 2016 Retail Produce Man... continue reading »


Good Foods launches grab & go snacks

Good Foods announced that its new line of Grab & Go snack cups are now available nationwide.  The four varieties are Guacamole, Salsa, Avocado To... continue reading »