Through an anonymous survey, researchers are seeking a better understanding of current cleaning and sanitation methods used on blueberry harvest containers and machine harvesters.

Conagra Brands is voluntarily recalling Birds Eye Broccoli Tots in 12-ounce packages with specific best buy dates due to the potential presence of small rocks and metal fragments in the product.

Israeli-based ag tech startup company Sufresca Ltd. has optimized its novel invisible edible coating designed to extend the shelf life of fresh produce and expanded its use to fit a range of fresh fruit and vegetables.

Environmentally controlled facilities design-builder Coldbox has appointed Paul D’Agostino as chief operations officer (Canada and U.S.) and Brian Rosabal as president, Coldbox Canada.

New technology in agriculture is reshaping the future of farming. The transformation of the agricultural sector, in what is also becoming a highly automated work environment in produce processing and packaging, requires a tech-savvy, skilled workforce.

Twenty months into the pandemic, fresh produce retailing remains in flux. Continually changing consumer consumption and buying patterns, high inflation and severe supply chain disruption and constraints have yet to create a new and lasting balance of supply and demand.

The USDA recently announced membership changes to National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods that would focus on strengthening the nation’s food systems through improved production and processing.

Up and coming leaders from three of the nations’ most progressive organic growing operations have been confirmed as panelists for the Keynote presentation at the 2021 Organic Grower Summit (OGS) presented by Western Growers and the Organic Produce Network (OPN) Dec. 1-2, in Monterey, California.