food safety
Maine broccoli producer voices concerns for state crop following pesticide sanctions
In the wake of the discovery of use of an illegal pesticide by a large Maine broccoli farm, one state producer voiced concern that consumers may lose ... continue reading »
Atlanta transportation technology company named to FSA list
Transportation technology company nuVizz has been named to the Food Shippers of America top 2023 Food Chain Technology list, recognizing the last mile... continue reading »
Former top FDA official joins startup technology company
Former Food and Drug Administration official Frank Yiannas has joined startup Internet of Things technology company Wiliot as a strategic advisor. ... continue reading »
Agreements to expand distribution of AeroFarms microgreens
Indoor vertical farming leader AeroFarms is expanding distribution of its microgreens through agreements with produce wholesaler and distributor S. Ka... continue reading »
IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show lineup set
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show keynote lineup for 2023 includes speakers from the worlds of busin... continue reading »
How to keep produce safe from salmonella, other hazards
Trevor Suslow, an Extension research specialist at the University of California, Davis, is a key figure in fresh produce food safety, helping to defin... continue reading »
Applicants sought to review Produce Safety University course
A cooperative agreement between Produce Safety University and the USDA is providing institutes of higher education and nonprofits the opportunity to r... continue reading »
Listeriosis cases being investigated in western Washington
Listeriosis cases that have hospitalized five people and killed three are being investigated in western Washington. The Tacoma-Pierce County Health... continue reading »
AgroFresh acquires Tessara, expands postharvest portfolio
AgroFresh Solutions Inc., a global leader in postharvest produce freshness solutions, has acquired postharvest solutions provider Tessara from global ... continue reading »
New ready-to-use salad mix hitting North American markets this month
Markon Cooperative’s new pre-cut, ready-to-use proprietary salad mix will be available in mid-July through the company’s member-distributors in th... continue reading »
