cold chain logistics
Study Looks at Projected Fresh-cut Produce Growth, Packaging and Other Trends
Experiencing double-digit growth for most of its 15-plus year existence, the fresh-cut produce industry is poised for even more p... continue reading »
Are Your GAP Programs Really Working?
Are the occasional food safety problems receiving media attention due to failure to employ Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) programs ... continue reading »
Bringing Value-added to Specialty Produce
By D. Brent Clement
Editor/Publisher With its creative salads, diced onions, baby beets and other offerings, Melissa's/World Variety ... continue reading »
Italian Pre-cut Sales Taking Off
Minimally processed products were introduced in Italy in the 1980s after enjoying big commercial success in French markets. While t... continue reading »
Food Safety Product Showcase
Dataloggers from Hanna Instruments
The HI 140 and HI 141 series of dataloggers from Hanna Instruments are ideal for HACCP programs, pa... continue reading »
Irradiation Improves Safety of Food Supply, Report Notes
Food irradiation is a proven, beneficial method of improving the safety of the food supply and poses no human health threat.
This, ac... continue reading »
Your Salad Story
A new Fresh Express program gives consumers a behind-the-scenes look. Photo courtesy of Fresh Express Fresh Express Emphasizes Trust, Connectedness wi... continue reading »
Fresh-Cut Research Projects
A full ballroom at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas heard about two interesting research projects that could have implications for the fresh-cut produc... continue reading »
Chiquita Announces Joint Venture With Danone
Chiquita Brands International Inc. announced a joint venture with Danone to market fruit beverages based on Chiquita's Just Fruit in a Bottle platform... continue reading »
Cold Storage Facilities now Eligible for USDA Loans
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said that the Farm Storage Facility Loan program has been amended to allow producers to build cold storage facilitie... continue reading »
