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Technology in the spotlight at Fruit Logistica

Technology comes to the forefront at Fruit Logistica 2016 with forums and stages featuring data and increasing digitalization in the produce... continue reading »


Koch Biological Solutions invests in Pathway BioLogic

An affiliate of Koch Biological Solutions, LLC has acquired a minority equity position in, and entered into collaboration with, Pathway BioLogic, LLC ... continue reading »


Food safety companies NSF International, Euro Consultants Group to merge

NSF International announced it is in the process of acquiring Euro Consultants Group (ECG), a food safety and quality service company based in Wavre, ... continue reading »


Center for Innovative Food Technology to host workshop series

The Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT) is offering a series of workshops starting next month to help food processors manage supply chain bes... continue reading »


FDA announces available funding for training under FSMA

The FDA announced two opportunities for funding, in the form of cooperative agreements, to enhance food safety under the FDA Food Safety Modernization... continue reading »


PMA establishes marketing as strategic priority

During the first Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Board of Directors meeting of 2016, the association’s Marketing Task Force recommended that PMA... continue reading »


Food Safety Net Services courses highlight prevention, quality control

Food Safety Net Services announced its education course schedule for the year, with courses being offered from February to October. Courses have been ... continue reading »


Scientist develops antimicrobial wash for produce

Sometimes it takes time to find a winning formula. That’s how it was with First Step+ 10, according to Joshua Gurtler, an Agricultural Research Se... continue reading »


United Fresh leadership program now accepting applications

The application period is now open for the 22nd class of the United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program. Each year, 12 fellows are selected to p... continue reading »


Food Processing Expo 2016 to feature FSMA workshop

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is currently one of the hottest topics of discussion in the food industry and has generated new rules and reg... continue reading »