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USDA’s Microbiological Data Program heading for chopping block
The House Appropriations Committee is requesting that funding be terminated for USDA’s Microbiological Data Program (MDP) for fiscal year 2013... continue reading »
USDA upholds sanctions on James Zappala in PACA violation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has found James R. Zappala responsibly connected to Empire Fresh Cuts LLC in New York, according to a USDA... continue reading »
GS1 announces new Global Product Recall Standard
GS1 has announced ratification of a new global product recall standard, along with an implementation guide for multi-jurisdictional recall notificat... continue reading »
Awards given for hot tomatoes, cool cucumbers and perfect peppers
The 6th annual “Hottest Tomato,” “Perfect Pepper” and “Coolest Cucumber” competitions were held in Leamington, O... continue reading »
Food safety to star at IFT in Las Vegas
When the Institute of Food Technologists gather for their annual meeting and food expo June 25-28 in Las Vegas, food safety will be front and center... continue reading »
Industry News Roundup
Check out the latest from Nelson-Jameson, Key Techology, Georgia Pacific and the Center for Produce Safety, Southeastern Packaging Equipment Sales a... continue reading »
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 »
