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Report: Fresh-cut produce sales continue to grow

Sales are up and retail prices for fresh-cut and value-added produce products are basically holding their own amid fluctuations in pricing for... continue reading »


Produce research symposium panelists, presenters announced

The presenters and panelists participating in the Center for Produce Safety's third annual research symposium have been announced. According t... continue reading »


On the fast track to cantaloupe audits in California

A new food safety guidance program is on the fast track as California cantaloupe growers get ready to begin mandatory audits in keeping with their r... continue reading »


No action announced on UF, PMA merger

As of June 6, no action had been announced on a possible merger between United Fresh (UF) and the Produce Marketing Association (PMA). Officials o... continue reading »


New FDA questionnaire gathers more data on contaminated foods

The U.S. FDA has introduced a new questionnaire to its Reportable Food Registry (RFR) to enhance information gathering in instances when consumption... continue reading »


Produce Research Symposium coming up June 27

The Center for Produce Safety annual Produce Research Symposium is coming up Wednesday, June 27, in Davis, Calif. With a number of recent voluntar... continue reading »


Report: Offering convenient meal solutions is good way to increase sales

A report from the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy offers findings that could just as easily apply to fresh-cut produce. Through pilot testing, the ce... continue reading »


Study targets consumer attitudes about fresh produce

The American public wants fresh produce that is healthy, affordable, sustainable and available to everyone. That's the takeaway from a survey commissi... continue reading »


Taylor Farms Retail initiates voluntary spinach recall

Salinas, Calif.-based Taylor Farms Retail is recalling certain lots of organic baby spinach after a random test conducted on a finished package by the... continue reading »


Organic certifiers CCOF and Oregon Tilth announce plans to merge

California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) and Oregon Tilth have announced plans to merge. Founded in 1973, CCOF is the oldest and largest third-part... continue reading »