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Spinach recalled in N.C., Virginia, Maryland

A Maryland company recalled packaged spinach on Wednesday after tests by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services confirm... continue reading »


Strawberries Outdo Lettuce for Monterey County’s Top Crop

Strawberries became Monterey County's top crop for the first time in 2009, the agricultural commissioner reported Tuesday in his annual report. Mont... continue reading »


Illinois Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Subway Sickens 86

The Illinois Department of Public Health has confirmed 86 cases of Salmonella Hvittingfoss from consumers that reported eating at Subway restaurants i... continue reading »


Foodborne Infection Victims Press Senate to Act on Food Safety Bill

Survivors of foodborne infections — and the families of victims who died — are pressing senators to pass a food safety bill this month. Th... continue reading »


Key Technology OnCore Core Removal System

Key Technology gave Fresh Cut a demonstration of its new OnCore system at the United Fresh Show in Las Vegas. ... continue reading »


Communicating in Crisis

A crisis can come in variety of forms. It could be a contaminated product, a rumor that a brand is making people sick or something physical like a pla... continue reading »


Amvac to Release New Sprout Inhiibitor

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US Fresh Potatoes Gain Access to Vietnam

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State Bill Would Give Farmworkers Overtime Pay

  Overtime pay after eight hours is the law for wage earners across California -  except for those who do some of the hardest work, harve... continue reading »


Foodborne Infection Victims Press Senate to Act on Food Safety Bill

Survivors of foodborne infections — and the families of victims who died — are pressing senators to pass a food safety bill this month.... continue reading »