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Putting produce first
When it comes to showcasing fresh produce, six chefs and foodservice professionals stand out. Named as United Fresh 2012 Produce Excellence in Foodservice recipients, they were chosen for incorporating fresh… » Read more url( /images/sized/images/uploads/fresh-cut/misc/cover_HomePage_630x214_2-630x241.jpg ) /index.php/magazine/article/putting-produce-first
Making traceability work
It can be a long way from farm to table. And a lot of things can happen along the journey. With the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) calling for an… » Read more url( /images/sized/images/uploads/fresh-cut/misc/traceability_HomePage_630x214-630x241.jpg ) /index.php/magazine/article/making-traceability-work
Going up: Fresh-cut sales
Consumers are searching for signs that an economic recovery is really taking place, looking at trends such as stabilizing home prices and lower unemployment rates. Add one more item to… » Read more url( /images/sized/images/uploads/fresh-cut/misc/plumbs_HomePage_630x214-630x241.jpg ) /index.php/magazine/article/going-up-fresh-cut-sales

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Gills Onions recalls one lot of diced red onions for possible listeria contamination

May 21, 2012

Gills Onions, LLC of Oxnard, Calif., is initiating a voluntary recall of 2,360 pounds of diced red onions because it may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. The recall is for lot code 51RDA1A2119 and use-by-dates May 14, 15 and 17, 2012. The product is beyond… Full Story »
River Ranch expands recall because of possible listeria contamination in salads

May 21, 2012

River Ranch Fresh Foods of Salinas, Calif., is expanding its voluntary recall of retail and foodservice bagged salads because of potential listeria monocytogenes contamination. Retail salad products under the recall were distributed throughout the U.S. and Canada in various sizes, under the brand names of… Full Story »
California cantaloupe growers are all in for food safety audits, marketing order

May 17, 2012

California cantaloupe growers have unanimously voted to participate in the state's first food safety program to be implemented by a commodity board. Until now, California state marketing orders have been utilized for branding, marketing and promotion. Cantaloupe growers from Bakersfield north had been participating in… Full Story »
CanadaGAP, CPMA food safety programs merging

May 17, 2012

The Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) and Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) will integrate the CanadaGAP (On-Farm Food Safety) Program and the CPMA Repacking and Wholesale Food Safety Program (RWFSP). According to the organizations, integrating the two programs will result in some key benefits for the… Full Story »
Study: Fruits & veggies can be affordable

May 17, 2012

Healthy foods do not necessarily cost more. That's according to a new report from the Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service (ERS). In a press conference May 16, the study's co-author, Andrea Carlson, was joined by Dr. Robert Post, deputy director for the Center for… Full Story »
Products in the news

May 16, 2012

Built like romaine, crisper like iceberg: Misionero Vegetables and Seminis Vegetable Seeds have announced the introduction of Frescada. The U.S.-grown lettuce is a cross between iceberg and Romaine. The companies describe Frescada as having the sweet taste and crispy texture of iceberg, but with more… Full Story »
Traceability, food safety focus of CPG industry track at GS1 Connect 2012

May 14, 2012

Traceability and food safety will be at the forefront of the fresh foods and consumer packaged goods (CPG) track at GS1 Connect 2012 coming up June 5-7 at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. Presented by GS1 US, the event will feature… Full Story »
United Fresh, Specialty Crop Farm Alliance urge Senate vote on farm bill

May 11, 2012

The United Fresh Produce Association and the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance have joined nearly 130 other agriculture organizations to urge the leadership of the United States Senate to bring the farm bill passed by the Senate Agriculture Committee to the full Senate for passage… Full Story »
McDonald’s kicks off ‘From Michigan For Michigan’ initiative promoting locally sourced food

May 9, 2012

By Kathy GibbonsEditorial Director Al Dietrich didn't get a lot of sleep last night. The Conklin, Mich., grower had to be up and at his family's Dietrich Orchards' packing facility by 4:15 a.m. today in preparation for hosting McDonald's announcement of a new "From Michigan… Full Story »
Alfalfa sprouts recalled for possible listeria

May 9, 2012

Cleveland Beansprouts Co. of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling all alfalfa sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. There are no lot codes or any other identifier on the product. The alfalfa sprouts were only distributed in Ohio. The contamination was discovered by the… Full Story »