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California Tomato Growers Deliver Record Crop

According to USDA, despite water shortages and a cool, wet end to the season, California tomato growers delivered a record-large crop to processors in... continue reading »

Apio Brings Raw Product Storage On-Site with Expansion

Keeping pace with industry demand to provide high quality, fresh cut vegetables, Apio Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Landec Corporation (LNDC), ha... continue reading »

A Truly Fresh Summit

Last month’s Fresh Summit was my fourth time attending the show, and it the best, in my opinion. I’m sure many of the attendees and exhibito... continue reading »

Chinese Officials Examine Food Safety Systems in Minnesota

Twenty-two senior Chinese food safety delegates from government, industry and academic sectors arrive in Minnesota this week to conclude a two-week pr... continue reading »

Chinese Officials Examine Food Safety Systems in Minnesota

Nov. 3, 2009 - Twenty-two senior Chinese food safety delegates from government, industry and academic sectors arrive in Minnesota this week ... continue reading »

News You Missed This Week

Leafy greens news was prevalent on the Web this week.

At the end of last week, Ippolito International of Salinas, Calif., recall... continue reading »

Processor focuses on customer service to grow fresh-cut sales

California’s Monterey County is known for its contribution to the American food supply. With much of its farm acreage devoted to spinach, iceberg... continue reading »

Vegetable, fruit waste can produce electricity

Think about all the fruit and vegetable waste left behind during harvest, lying unused and unwanted in farm fields and processing plants. Not only doe... continue reading »

Checking Down Card Check

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed a controversial card check bill last month that would have allowed union representatives access to any ma... continue reading »

Del Monte to Sell Fresh-Cuts in Vending Machines

Del Monte Fresh Produce Company N.A.Inc., a subsidiary of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., launched a new vending line of healthy snack alternatives at t... continue reading »