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WeighPack names new Sales Manager

WeighPack Systems announced the appointment of Andy Wischmann as sales manager – distributor accounts effective September 2013. This ... continue reading »


United Fresh honors Del Monte Fresh Produce

The United Fresh Produce Association honored Del Monte Fresh Produce as the Produce Industry Advocate of the Year last week at the Washington Public P... continue reading »


Produce GAPs Harmonization Initiative auditor workshop announced

The Produce GAPs Harmonization Initiative continues to move towards streamlined audits and reduced costs with a Harmonized Standards Train-the-Trainer... continue reading »


Oscar Macfrut Awards for innovation conferred

On the final day of the Macfrut event five Oscar Macfrut Awards for innovation were given. Ishida received the first category award for its... continue reading »


Ready Pac launches social media photo contest

Ready Pac Foods is leveraging their tech-savvy consumer base to promote usage of its Bistro Bowl Salad line this fall. A consumer social media promo... continue reading »


Turatti, N2N Global announce strategic partnership

Turatti, a company that specializes in fresh and fresh-cut production line equipment for Tier-1 companies, and N2N Global, who specializes in f... continue reading »


3M Food Safety launches 48-Hour yeast and mold indicator test

3M Food Safety announces the global launch of the 3M Petrifilm Rapid Yeast and Mold Count Plate, an indicator test that enables the detection of yea... continue reading »


Fresh produce sales up again for second quarter of 2013

For the second quarter this year, fresh produce sales are up compared to last year’s figures. Organic fruits and vegetables lead the pack in g... continue reading »


FDA to hold additional public meetings on FSMA Proposed Rules

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced two additional public meetings on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Proposed Rules... continue reading »


Macfrut 2013 program announced

Everything is ready for the 30th edition of Macfrut, the international exhibition dedicated to the fruit and vegetable supply chain, which will be h... continue reading »