data management

Fresh Focus: Call an Audible When a Recall Occurs

So you think you’re ready for a product recall? You’ve probably conducted annual mock recalls over the years and have a written plan that th... continue reading »

Some segments see triple-digit increases

Fresh produce as a whole is a growing market, but the fresh-cut segment is outperforming the category. Produce as a whole is a $70 billion industry, a... continue reading »

Sensory evaluation useful in marketing fresh-cut produce

Quality is the No. 1 factor when it comes to increasing American consumption of fruits and vegetables. Consumers who are disappointed with a product w... continue reading »

Fresh Focus: Pathogen Testing for Safety

Since the E. coli outbreak on spinach last fall, there has been a lot of discussion about raw and finished product testing for leafy greens and other ... continue reading »

‘No-match’ Letters Halted Indefinitely

On Oct. 10, Judge Charles R. Breyer of the Northern District of California ordered a halt to a new rule that would force employers to fire workers if ... continue reading »

Known for Artichokes, Grower is Innovative in Leafy Greens, Too

Castroville, Calif., is called the Artichoke Capital of the World, so it’s only natural that the biggest name in artichokes, Ocean Mist Farms, wo... continue reading »

Cold Chain Begins Before Processing Starts

The fresh-cut fruit and vegetable cold chain is all about quality.

As the food distribution system has developed over the years &... continue reading »

USDA Funds E. Coli Research

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced Tuesday, Aug. 21, that USDA would further its research on the safety of fresh produce with nearly $5.5 mi... continue reading »

FDA Initiative to Enhance State Food Safety Programs

FDA announced a national program on July 31 that will bring about the adoption of more uniform, equivalent and high quality regulatory programs by sta... continue reading »

True Leaf Issues Precautionary Recall

True Leaf Farms issued a July 24 recall of some batches of spring mix and arugula after a preliminary lab test came back positive for salmonella.
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