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Paper Pak facilities accredited by UK group

Paper Pak Industries’ La Verne, Calif., and Washington, Ga., manufacturing facilities have been accredited by the British Retail Consortium (B... continue reading »


Exhibits attract thousands to Fruit Logistica

Another gathering of the world’s produce community at Fruit Logistica in Berlin is now in the books. More than 58,000 trade visitors from 120 ... continue reading »


Extension granted for FSMA comment deadline

FDA has approved a request made by United Fresh to extend the comment period for the information collection provisions of two proposed rules related... continue reading »


United requests extension of time for FSMA comments

United Fresh has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget to extend the comment period on certain provisions in the proposed produ... continue reading »


United sets priorities, forms new councils

The United Fresh Produce Association Board of Directors has set priorities for 2013 at its annual winter leadership meeting. The priorities will f... continue reading »


FDA adds two more meetings on FSMA

The Food and Drug Administration will be holding more public meetings on the recently released Food Safety Modernization Act proposed rules for prod... continue reading »


UC Davis to host two March workshops

A pair of workshops at University of California Davis will explore post-harvest technologies and fruit ripening/retail. On March 14-15, a new work... continue reading »


PMA to hold first conference for women

The Produce Marketing Association Foundation for Industry Talent will debut the Women’s Fresh Perspectives (WFP) Conference April 21-23 at the... continue reading »


Urschel celebrates Italy grand opening

Nearly one year after opening for business, Urschel International Limited Italy hosted an official grand opening in November 2012. Local dignitaries... continue reading »


Turatti to display Camel, Nextra at Fruit Logistica

Turatti will be showcasing the evolution of the Camel washing and treatment system at this year’s Fruit Logistica show in Berlin Feb. 6-8 in H... continue reading »