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Consumer Reports: consumers seek ‘natural’ labels

More than half of consumers seek products with a “natural” food label on them, according to Consumer Reports. In December, the Consumer Reports Na... continue reading »


Magid introduces new T-REX glove

Magid, a manufacturer and supplier of safety solutions and personal protective equipment, announced the launch of the T-REX Anti-Slip Palm Impact Glov... continue reading »


PMA announces Fresh Connections 2016 World Tour

The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) announced dates and locations for the Fresh Connections World Tour 2016. The tour will kick off in Shangh... continue reading »


Church Brothers Farms restructures sales department

Church Brothers Farms, a grower, processor and shipper of more than 500 fresh vegetable SKUs, announced the restructuring of its sales department. ... continue reading »


Center for Innovative Food Technology to host food safety forum

The Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT) will host a seminar on proactive food safety efforts on Feb. 25. The seminar will be held from 5 p.m.... continue reading »


Sample6 obtains patent for phage engineering technology

Sample6 announced that it has earned a new patent for its phage-based bacterial detection assay. The company was awarded its first patent by the U.... continue reading »


Dole processing facility linked to listeria outbreak

Dole has stopped all production at its processing facility in Springfield, Ohio, after being linked to a listeria outbreak. Packaged salads produced a... continue reading »


Mann Packing launches new assortment of vegetable trays

[caption id="attachment_5388" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo: Mann Packing Company.[/caption] Mann Packing Company announced the launch of... continue reading »


Understanding exemptions under Food Safety Modernization Act

New rules are here for produce growers. As many growers are aware, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) for the first time regulates the growing o... continue reading »


TOMRA Sorting Food announces brand unification

TOMRA Sorting Food has announced the BEST Sorting and ODENBERG legacy brands will be retired. The company will progress as a single, unified brand und... continue reading »