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CFIA updates onion recall warning
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the following statement August 2, 2020 The food recall warning issued on July 30,...
Smartwash Solutions announces enhancements to Process Pro Data Live
SALINAS, CA (August 3, 2020) — SmartWash Solutions today announced the release of PPDL 2020, providing significant enhancements to Process...
Tanimura & Antle HarvestSelect produce box advances
SALINAS, CA – August 1st – Tanimura & Antle, BB #:115075 announced the addition of fruit and root vegetables to...
Onion outbreak update: FDA working with CFIA
From the Food and Drug Administration August 3, 2020: The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is...
Foodservice: New models for restaurants
For restaurants to stay open during the pandemic, they had to rely on delivery and takeout, with contactless curbside pickup...
Retail salad bars may never look the same
Salad bars won’t return to retail operations any time soon, and when and if they do, they won’t look like...
FDA Announces New Protocol for the Development and Registration of Treatments for Preharvest Agricultural Water
For Immediate Release: July 30, 2020 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a new protocol for the development...
Blackberry prices on the rise
Blackberry prices are rising as the Mexican season gives way to U.S. domestic supplies. Mexico volume compared vs USA...
USApple announces staff promotions
Falls Church, Va. (July 23, 2020)—The U.S. Apple Association BB #:145473 today announced the promotions of Jessa Allen to Vice...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – July 31, 2020
Retail Editor Pamela Riemenschneider and Director of Media Development Greg Johnson discuss the latest changes to USDA’s food box program,...
USDA restricts three PACA Violators in Texas
WASHINGTON, July 31, 2020 – As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure...
Dole updates plan to battle TR4 banana disease
July 31, 2020 CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Dole Food Company BB #:124463 today shared the company’s most recent update on its...
Foodservice: Resetting the Table
The precipitous decline of the foodservice channel during the coronavirus pandemic has been a massive challenge for many fresh produce...
Romaine regains consumer demand
Rising summer salad demand is strengthening romaine prices. Growers in Salinas and Santa Maria, CA, report good quality, and local...
Farmers to Families Food Box Program passes 50 million boxes delivered
(Washington, D.C., July 29, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s...
Fruit World’s organic Thomcord grapes shipping in early August
Reedley, CA (July 29, 2020) — Fruit World Co., BB #:187196 a family-owned, flavor-focused grower-shipper of organic and conventional fruit...
SEPC shifts Southern Innovations to digital/in-person hybrid event
PRESS RELEASE: Millen, GA (August 29, 2020) – The Southeast Produce Council BB #:191194 continues with preparations for Southern Innovations:...
Fresh Del Monte Produce announces six new energy efficient reefer container vessels
Coral Gables, FL (July 21, 2020) – Fresh Del Monte Produce BB #:111187 continues to fulfill its commitment to create...
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