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Calavo Growers to buy Rennaissance Food Group
Avocado marketer Calavo Growers said May 26 that it will buy Renaissance Food Group, a Rancho Cordova-based business that sells fresh-cut fruit and ve... continue reading »
Poll shows support for food-safety spending ahead of budget markup
Two-thirds of likely voters support additional funding for federal regulators to carry out their new responsibilities under the food-safety law that w... continue reading »
FDA announces food modernization rules
FDA announced two new regulations that will help ensure the safety and security of foods in the United States. The rules are the first to be issued by... continue reading »
Best New Product Award winners announced
The winners of the best new products at the United Fresh show were announced on the trade show floor on May 4. Attendees at the show picked the winnin... continue reading »
Mann Packing recalls snacks over salmonella concern
Mann Packing has voluntarily recalled some items in its vegetable platter and Snacks on the Go lines because the grape tomato ingredients may be conta... continue reading »
New Orleans schools receive donation of salad bars
The United Fresh Foundation, with generous donations from 26 produce industry companies and individuals, has donated 33 salad bars to schools in the N... continue reading »
USDA proposes national leafy green marketing order
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is requesting comment on the creation of a voluntary National Leafy Green Marketing Agreement (NLGMA) th... continue reading »
Apio introduces Clearly Fresh bags
Apio Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Landec Corp. and a producer of fresh-cut vegetable products, introduced Clearly Fresh bags, a new consumer pr... continue reading »
PLA coating cuts foodborne pathogens on apples
Applying an antimicrobial polylactic acid (PLA) coating to apples inhibits the formation of foodborne pathogens such as E.coli 0157:H7 and Salmonella,... continue reading »
K-State to take a lead role in ensuring safety of school lunches
Even preschoolers at Plaza Del Niños, a Head Start program at Penn Valley Community College, have learned that eating more fruits and vegetable... continue reading »
