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Produce industry groups seek FSMA comment period extension

A group of 89 international, national, state and regional fresh fruit and vegetable groups has requested an extension of the May 16 deadline on the ... continue reading »


PMA praises proposal for healthy student diets

Commending USDA steps to encourage students’ greater consumption of fruits, vegetables and other nutrient-dense foods, Produce Marketing Assoc... continue reading »


Apio launches Eat Smart Ginger Bok Choy salad kit

Apio is introducing its new Eat Smart Ginger Bok Choy vegetable salad kit. The salad is available in 12-ounce bags nationwide and will be sold start... continue reading »


New logo unveiled for Fruit Logistica

Fruit Logistica has introduced its new logo ahead of its international promotional campaign for the 2014 event, Feb. 5-7 in Berlin. The new logo fea... continue reading »


United to honor baby carrot pioneer at Women in Produce event

Lisa McNeece, vice president, foodservice and industrial sales, of Grimmway Enterprises, will be the guest speaker at the United Fresh Produce Assoc... continue reading »


Ready Pac releases fresh-cut salad guide

Ready Pac Foods has introduced its “Fresh Cut Salad Guide,” which contains varietal information about lettuce types used in salads and r... continue reading »


United selects chefs as tops in produce

Six chefs and foodservice professionals representing an array of culinary styles and backgrounds will be honored this May as part of the United Fres... continue reading »


Packaging companies align to enhance product shelf life

An innovative technology for advancing the shelf life of packaged fresh produce will now be available from both Exopack and Kobusch following the si... continue reading »


United will honor top retail produce managers

Exceptional produce managers representing 21 different supermarket chains, commissaries and independent retail stores in 16 states and Canada will b... continue reading »


Report summarizes latest food industry research

A new report released by Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and Western Growers aims to help produce industry members understand the latest food sa... continue reading »