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United Farm Workers’ Contract Covers H-2A Workers
The United Farm Workers (UFW) and a key supplier of farm labor from foreign countries announced April 11 they have signed “the first nationwide u... continue reading »
House of Representatives Passes Food Labeling Bill
On March 9, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the National Uniformity for Food Act of 2005 (HR 4167) with a 283-139 vote.
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Produce Groups to Hold Lettuce Safety Meeting
On Wed., March 29, a number of produce industry associations – including the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), International Fresh-cut Produce... continue reading »
Sunkist Growers, Taylor Partner in Fresh-Cut Fruit Venture
Two of the biggest names in fresh produce are teaming up to expand their presence in the fast-growing fresh-cut fruit category. Sunkist Growers, marke... continue reading »
FDA Issues Draft Guidance for the Safe Production of Fresh-Cut Produce
To minimize microbial food safety hazards common to the processing of most fresh-cut fruits and vegetables sold to consumers in a ready-to-eat form, t... continue reading »
Fresh Del Monte Stock Climbs at Reports of Sale
Shares of Fresh Del Monte Produce rose Friday after reports that the company is on the auction block and could sell for about $1.8 billion, according ... continue reading »
Chiquita to Consolidate Midwest Fresh-cut Fruit Processing Capacity
Chiquita Brands International announced Dec. 6 that it would close processing facilities in Manteno, Ill., and Kansas City, Mo., by February 2006 as p... continue reading »
Wendy’s Pulls Fresh Fruit From Menu
Wendy’s International pulled its fresh-cut fruit bowl off the menus of its 6,400 North American restaurants Nov. 1, because sales were lagging, a... continue reading »
FDA Issues Letter To California Lettuce Industry
The FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition has issued a letter to California firms that grow, pack, process or ship fresh and fresh-cut lett... continue reading »
Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Voluntary Recall of Dole Packaged Salads
Dole Fresh Vegetables, a division of Dole Food Company, announced Oct. 1 that it is cooperating with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Min... continue reading »
