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Clean Partners: Birko, Crunch Pak collaborate on fresh-cut sanitation
Crunch Pak and Birko are two entirely separate companies, yet both make it clear that they have a partnership that goes deeper than that of the basi... continue reading »
3M E. coli assay receives certification from AFNOR
The 3M Molecular Detection Assay for E. coli O157 (including H7) has been granted an NF validation certification from AFNOR Certification for its ab... continue reading »
Spaces remain for postharvest short course
A limited number of spaces are left for the annual UC Davis Postharvest Technology Short Course, which will be held June 17-28. This course is a t... continue reading »
High-Flying Foods
Kevin Westlye admits he was a holdout when it came to going with fresh-cut produce for his company’s airport Firewood Cafes and Firewood Grill... continue reading »
Transatlantic Growth
If you didn’t know what the Sormac company does, its name provides a clue.
“Sor” for sorting and “mac” for mach... continue reading »
United to honor baby carrot pioneer at Women in Produce event
Lisa McNeece, vice president, foodservice and industrial sales, of Grimmway Enterprises, will be the guest speaker at the United Fresh Produce Assoc... continue reading »
Packaging companies align to enhance product shelf life
An innovative technology for advancing the shelf life of packaged fresh produce will now be available from both Exopack and Kobusch following the si... continue reading »
Birko, Crunch Pak partner for food safety
Birko, a provider of antimicrobial process aids and sanitation chemistry to the produce industry, has partnered with Crunch Pak to provide food safe... continue reading »
United opens 2013 compensation survey
The United Fresh Foundation, through its Center for Leadership Excellence, has launched its 2013 compensation survey for the fresh produce industry.... continue reading »
FSMA First Steps
As the Food Safety Modernization Act regulatory process grinds it way to completion months into the future, fresh-cut companies are considering what... continue reading »
