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Tomato Squeeze: Supply Down From the Freeze
It's not a mistake if your Whopper arrives without the usual two slices of tomatoes. The Miami Herald
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Obama Administration’s Plans to Improve National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke at a National Press Club Luncheon to highlight the Obama Administration's priorities for the reauthoriz... continue reading »
Reaction: The Science Behind Salad Safety
Here, Trevor Suslow, Ph.D., shares his reaction to the recent Consumer Reports article
Packaged Salad Can Contain High Levels of Bacteria. F... continue reading »
Farmers Say New H-2A Rule Adds Cost, Complexity
Changes announced to the federal H-2A visa program last week will make the process of hiring foreign workers for agriculture on a temporary or seasona... continue reading »
Study: Salinas Valley House Dust Carries Pesticides
Dust in many Salinas Valley homes carries traces of pesticides, a recent study reported.
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Midbrook Helps Food Retailers Avoid Waste with the Ozorinse Water Purification System
Grocery stores are constantly faced with the problem of waste due to spoiled food products. Recent studies show that grocery stores in the U.S. throw ... continue reading »
FreshConex Highlights Opportunities for Fresh-Cut Processors
The market for ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook fruit and vegetables continues on an upward swing. An increase in the number of single-person households... continue reading »
Bagged Salad: How Clean?
You might think that "prewashed" and "triple-washed" salad greens sold in plastic clamshells or bags are squeaky clean. But our recent tests fou... continue reading »
Dole: No Public Health Threat from Consumer Reports Tests on Bacteria Levels in Leafy Greens
New tests by Consumer Reports have found high levels of bacteria in packaged leafy greens that could indicate unsanitary conditions. Salinas Californi... continue reading »
Farm-Fresh School Lunches on the Way
“What’s for lunch?” Sometimes I don’t want to answer this question, especially when I know my kids and I don’t always agree a... continue reading »
