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Crisis communication crash course
Consumers sickened or worse, farms and food processors going out of business, large cash settlements paid to victims, and entire industries reeling fr... continue reading »
McDonald’s kicks off ‘From Michigan For Michigan’ initiative promoting locally sourced food
By Kathy Gibbons
Editorial Director Al Dietrich didn't get a lot of sleep last night. The Conklin, Mich., grower had to be up and at his family's... continue reading »
Apio acquires GreenLine Foods
Apio, Inc., a subsidiary of Landec Corporation and a leading producer of fresh-cut vegetable products, has acquired GreenLine Foods, Inc. from The Riv... continue reading »
FDA: Reportable Food Registry is speeding action in contamination outbreaks
The FDA has released a report that says 1,153 entries into its Reportable Food Registry (RFR) have helped speed identification and investigation of po... continue reading »
Striving for perfection
It may be true that you can't fool Mother Nature. But when it comes to sorting machinery for the produce industry, you can get the better of her. And ... continue reading »
Produce merchandising is key
Tom Baffes and his staff were emphasizing fresh produce at County Fair Foods in Chicago before it was cool. Of the store's approximately 8,000 square ... continue reading »
Study: High pressure treatment can reduce contamination in hot peppers
Even as a new recall on fresh jalapenos possibly contaminated with salmonella has been announced, researchers at the University of Delaware have relea... continue reading »
USDA: Organic is on rise in U.S.
The USDA has released 2011 numbers showing there were 478 more organic farms and processing facilities in the U.S. at the end of 2011 than at the same... continue reading »
Tomatoes selected for FDA traceability study
The FDA has announced that tomatoes are among the foods selected for a product tracing pilot to be conducted under the Food Safety Modernization Act (... continue reading »
Artichokes are ready for microwave
Virtually every type of fruit and vegetable has been processed into a value-added product in recent years, as growers and processors rush to meet the ... continue reading »
