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Plus: Georgia sweet onion pioneer dies at 79
August 5, 2023
 
 
   
 
Applicants sought to review Produce Safety University course

A cooperative agreement between Produce Safety University and the USDA is providing institutes of higher education and nonprofits the opportunity to review PSU’s child nutrition course.


 
 
 
 
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Research aims to solve sticky situation, preserve millions in trade

A move by European nations, led by France, mandating that PLU (price look up) stickers on fresh fruits and vegetables be home compostable has major implications for U.S. exports. While the paper used to make the stickers in America is biodegradable, the adhesive is not.


 
 
Co-owner of Georgia sweet onion grower dies at 79

Pam Durrence Dasher, a longtime Vidalia onion grower and co-owner of Georgia-based G&R Farms, has died at age 79.


 
 
 
 
 
USDA investing $33M in 82 projects at 1890 land-grant universities

The USDA is investing more than $33 million to support 82 research, Extension and education projects across the nation’s 19 historically Black colleges and universities designated as 1890 land-grant institutions.


 
 
Rennco to debut vertical cup counter loader after year of testing

Michigan-based packaging machinery manufacturer Rennco is debuting its new vertical cup counter loader at September’s PACK EXPO in Las Vegas.


 
 
 
 
 
Technology award finalists announced; winner to be chosen at PACK EXPO

Finalists in four categories for the Technology Excellence Awards, to be presented at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, have been announced by the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI).


 
 
Nominations for IFPA awards close Aug. 18

Nominations for the International Fresh Produce Association’s Awards of Excellence are open until Aug. 18.


 

 
 
 
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