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United Fresh launches food safety training courses

United Fresh is launching a new training program to assist produce industry members in complying with the Produce Safety Rule and Preventive Control... continue reading »


JBT Corporation to showcase fresh produce technology at Fruit Logistica 2016

JBT Corporation will be showcasing its new Fresh’n Squeeze juice extractor range, alongside other innovations, at Fruit Logistica 2016. The new m... continue reading »


Maine legislature debates GMO labeling law

A Maine law on labeling foods with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is heating up again in the state legislature. The law requires labeling of fo... continue reading »


Sesotec to debut sorting system at Fruit Logistica 2016

Sesotec will present its newly developed CAPTURA FLOW food sorting system at Fruit Logistica 2016. The system removes organic and inorganic contaminat... continue reading »


Rhythm Superfoods closes $3 million funding round

Rhythm Superfoods, announced it has closed a $3 million Series C financing round with a lead investment from 301 INC, General Mills’ new business de... continue reading »


United Fresh report highlights foodservice menu trends for produce

The latest issue of United Fresh’s “Fresh Insights for Foodservice” report explores how chefs and foodservice operations are adding fresh fruits... continue reading »


UC Davis hosting ‘Fruit Ripening’ workshop March 1-2

The University of California-Davis (UC) Postharvest Technology Center will host its annual “Fruit Ripening and Ethylene Management” workshop on Ma... continue reading »


AFFI reacts to USDA Dietary Guidelines

The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services recently released the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). The recomm... continue reading »


USDA, HHS release 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines

HHS and USDA have released the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The 8th edition of the Dietary Guidelines includes five overarching guid... continue reading »


Matt McCallum honored with ag industry awards

Great American Media Services CEO Matt McCallum was recently honored at the 2015 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO for his long-standi... continue reading »