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USDA working to update guidance on food ingredient safety assessment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has begun the process of updating its current guidance on food ingredient safety assessment, commonly referred t... continue reading »


UC Davis plans annual postharvest short course and tour

The 37th Postharvest Technology Horticultural Short Course will be held June 15-26 by the University of California, Davis Postharvest Technology Cent... continue reading »


Placon Selectables, GoCubes aimed at foodservice market

Two new plastic packaging offerings from Placon are designed for the needs of foodservice packaging customers. GoCubes are part of Placon’s Fresh... continue reading »


Tickets on sale for ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA

The online ticket shop for ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA and Asiafruit Congress is now open. More than 8,100 trade visitors from 64 different countries atte... continue reading »


FDA proposes to amend regulation on registration of food facilities

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing a proposed rule to amend and update its regulation on registration of food facilities. The proposed r... continue reading »


McEntire Produce announces ChefBuddys Southern Slaw

McEntire Produce expands its value-added ChefBuddys product line with the introduction of Southern Slaw. These diced slaws feature three flavor pro... continue reading »


United Fresh announces Bill Pool as 2015 Technical Award winner

The United Fresh Produce Association will be presenting the 2015 United Fresh Technical Award at the Opening General Session of the 2015 United Fresh ... continue reading »


Maxwell Chase introduces Absorbent Mini Containers

Maxwell Chase Technologies has launched its new Absorbent Mini Containers. The containers deliver over 10 days of shelf life for single snack servings... continue reading »


Produce-related projects among USDA food safety grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced funding awards totaling nearly $19 million, in... continue reading »


KRONEN GmbH presents its new Recipe Weighing Belt

The new Recipe Weighing Belt provides the option to weigh up to 10 components according to given recipes. It scores with following advantages: ... continue reading »