packaging

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 »

United Fresh announces nominations for new board officers & directors

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chairman of the Board Development Committee Steffanie Smith, River Point Farms, has announced the slate of new officers and directo... continue reading »

NY Times: Jury rules for Fresh Del Monte

A Manhattan jury has awarded Fresh Del Monte $13.15 million in damages in its lawsuit against Del Monte Foods charging a breach of licensing agreement... continue reading »

Gourmet Trading Company asparagus shipper takes award

Gourmet Trading Company has won an IoPP AmeriStar award for packaging. More than 150 packages were submitted for consideration in the awards competit... continue reading »

United Fresh announces finalists for 2012 best new products

United Fresh has announced finalists for the industry's best new products to be recognized at the United Fresh Produce Show May 1-3 in Dallas. Product... continue reading »

Center for Produce Safety receives largest industry donation yet

Georgia-Pacific has donated $250,000 to the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) at the University of California, Davis. It's the largest donation CPS has ... 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 »

Texas spinach contamination: Farm’s owner says there was no evidence at farm, processor

The owner of the farm in Texas whose spinach was the subject of a recent voluntary recall says the sample that tested positive for E. coli came from a... continue reading »

New Jersey company recalling two salads

Two ready-to-eat salads containing eggs that are subject to FDA recall for possible listeria contamination are being recalled by makers F&S Produc... continue reading »

LEASA Industries Co. Inc. recalls alfalfa sprouts

LEASA Industries Co. Inc. of Miami is recalling 346 cases of LEASA Living Alfalfa Sprouts with use by date 2/1/12 because it has the potential to be c... continue reading »