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Contaminated sprouts: FDA establishes Alliance to improve food safety
A new Sprouts Safety Alliance (SSA) has been formed to help sprout producers identify and implement best practices in the safe production of sprouts.... continue reading »
California cantaloupe industry sets public hearings on safety
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has scheduled two public hearings to discuss possible changes in the California Cantaloupe program, ... continue reading »
Fruit and vegetable buying habits: Study suggests price isn’t main influencer
Surroundings have more to do with consumers' produce-buying habits than price, according to a study by RTI International and George Washington Univers... continue reading »
Food safety: Global Food Protection Institute grants two awards to support start-ups
The Emerging Technology Accelerator (ETA), an initiative of the Michigan-based Global Food Protection Institute (GFPI), has announced investments in t... continue reading »
Processed is out in USDA’s proposed Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program rule for schools
Fresh – not processed – fruits and vegetables would be more accessible to low-income students via elementary school meals, according to a... continue reading »
Cantaloupe safety & listeria: Produce industry sets meetings to develop guidelines for food safety
Produce industry leaders from across the nation have scheduled four regional meetings to develop guidelines to improve the safety of cantaloupe, accor... continue reading »
Chiquita releases 2011 earnings, announces plans for Fresh Express growth
Chiquita Brands plans to expand its salad offerings in 2012, including going into value-added whole head lettuce. During a Tuesday conference call rep... continue reading »
Contaminated sprouts: Jimmy John’s founder says inconsistent supply prompted decision to remove
While customers clamor for sprouts on the Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches Facebook page, the company says the reason it dropped the little shoots was ... continue reading »
Food for diabetics: Fresh fruit, vegetables get super status on ADA’s list
The produce industry fares well in the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) list of Top 10 Diabetes Superfoods. As reported recently by USA Today and... continue reading »
Food safety in leafy greans: Arizona offers food safety poster
The Arizona Leafy Greens Food Safety Committee has created a new, laminated food safety poster to be used for training in the field - literally. In bo... continue reading »
