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New slate of officers for California Leafy Greens

Ryan Talley of Talley Farms has taken over as chairman of the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA), replacing Jamie Strachan, Growers Ex... continue reading »


Laura Bush a hit at United Fresh

Former first lady Laura Bush helped launch the second day of United Fresh 2012 in Dallas with a speech about her years in the White House and an upda... continue reading »


PTI survey shows most companies at some level of instituting traceability

A majority of produce industry companies responding to a recent survey conducted by the United Fresh Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) indicate th... continue reading »


And the winners are: United Fresh 2012 recognizes top new products

Top winners in five categories were announced as recipients of the 2012 New Product Awards today at United Fresh 2012 in Dallas. Best New Packaging Pr... continue reading »


Day 2 at United Fresh: From first lady to top women

Wednesday marked another full day at United Fresh 2012 in Dallas. Between a busy morning breakfast gathering that included awards and a speech from f... continue reading »


United Fresh bestows awards on produce managers, foodservice professionals

The winners of the United Fresh 2012 Retail Produce Managers' Awards were announced tonight during the United Fresh Chairman's Reception and Annual Pr... continue reading »


Day 1 at United Fresh: Optimism, work to be done

What a full first day at United Fresh 2012 in Dallas. From the opening breakfast featuring a presentation on the future of food retailing by Harris T... continue reading »


Rocky Ford cantaloupe growers mobilize to ensure safety, rebuild confidence

Cantaloupe growers in Rocky Ford, Colo., have formed an association, trademarked the Rocky Ford Cantaloupe name and are signing on to best practices a... continue reading »


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 »