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FDA announces Alfa Sprouts recall

Alfa Sprouts, Inc. of Honeoye Falls, N.Y., is recalling approximately 100 pounds of Springwater Sprouts brand organic alfalfa sprouts and bulk three-p... continue reading »


Berry recipes and more at new Naturipe Farms website

Naturipe Farms has just launched a new information hub website for "all things berry." At http://www.naturipefarms.com/, consumers will have access to... continue reading »


Going global: Imports are up, and so are FDA’s efforts to ensure food safety, report says

Each year since 2005, food imports to the U.S. have grown by an average of 10 percent. In total, approximately 50 percent of fresh fruits and 20 perce... continue reading »


Apio acquires GreenLine Foods

Apio, Inc., a subsidiary of Landec Corporation and a leading producer of fresh-cut vegetable products, has acquired GreenLine Foods, Inc. from The Riv... continue reading »


United Fresh: New cantaloupe research to be presented in Dallas

New research on cantaloupe safety will be presented at United Fresh 2012 in Dallas, according to information released by United Fresh. On Wednesday, M... continue reading »


FDA: Reportable Food Registry is speeding action in contamination outbreaks

The FDA has released a report that says 1,153 entries into its Reportable Food Registry (RFR) have helped speed identification and investigation of po... continue reading »


United Fresh announces nominations for new board officers & directors

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chairman of the Board Development Committee Steffanie Smith, River Point Farms, has announced the slate of new officers and directo... continue reading »


Produce Marketing Association seeking volunteers

The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) is seeking members from across the global fresh produce supply chain for some 80 volunteer opportunities that ... continue reading »


PIRG: Produce testing more important than ever

The U.S. PIRG (Federation of State Public Interest Research Groups) is flagging the occasion of Dole's weekend recall of nearly 800 cases of bagged le... continue reading »


Dole recalls Seven Lettuces salad as precaution, according to FDA

Dole Fresh Vegetables is voluntarily recalling 756 cases of its Seven Lettuces salad due to a possible health risk from salmonella. The bags in questi... continue reading »