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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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Fresh Cut News

Neogen develops quick test for salmonella

May 8, 2012

Lansing, Mich.-based Neogen Corporation has developed a quick and easy test system to detect pathogen DNA in food and environmental samples. Neogen's ANSR for salmonella, introduced at last week's joint gathering of the Food Marketing Institute, American Meat Institute, United Fresh and National Association of… Full Story »
Crescent Fruit & Vegetable Farms launches new website

May 7, 2012

Crescent Fruit & Vegetable, a year-round grower and distributor of watermelons and onions, announces the launch of their new website designed specifically with today’s fresh produce consumers in mind. The website, www.moonlitfarms.com, shares the name of Crescent Fruit & Vegetable’s consumer brand and delivers… Full Story »
Campbell’s Soup, Blackstone to bid on Bolthouse Farms

May 7, 2012

Campbell Soup Co. and Blackstone Group LP (BX) made bids for natural juice maker WM Bolthouse Farms Inc., according to people with knowledge of the matter. First-round offers, which were due April 27, also came from other private-equity firms, said one of the people, who… Full Story »
New slate of officers for California Leafy Greens

May 4, 2012

Ryan Talley of Talley Farms has taken over as chairman of the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA), replacing Jamie Strachan, Growers Express LLC, who has served as chairman for the past two years. The LGMA, created in 2007 as a model food safety program… Full Story »
And the winners are: United Fresh 2012 recognizes top new products

May 3, 2012

Top winners in five categories were announced as recipients of the 2012 New Product Awards today at United Fresh 2012 in Dallas. Best New Packaging Product: Naturipe EarthCycle Packaging for Organic Berries, Naturipe LLC Best New Food Safety Solution: FlashCheck Real-time Bacterial Enzyme Detection Kit,… Full Story »
PTI survey shows most companies at some level of instituting traceability

May 3, 2012

A majority of produce industry companies responding to a recent survey conducted by the United Fresh Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) indicate that they are at various stages of initiating traceability programs.Speaking during an educational session at United Fresh 2012 in Dallas, Texas, today, United Fresh… Full Story »
Laura Bush a hit at United Fresh

May 3, 2012

Former first lady Laura Bush helped launch the second day of United Fresh 2012 in Dallas with a speech about her years in the White House and an update on what she and former President George W. Bush have been up to in what she… Full Story »
Day 2 at United Fresh: From first lady to top women

May 2, 2012

Wednesday marked another full day at United Fresh 2012 in Dallas. Between a busy morning breakfast gathering that included awards and a speech from former first lady Laura Bush, a day full of educational sessions, a trade show floor that was buzzing with activity and… Full Story »
United Fresh bestows awards on produce managers, foodservice professionals

May 1, 2012

The winners of the United Fresh 2012 Retail Produce Managers' Awards were announced tonight during the United Fresh Chairman's Reception and Annual Produce Celebration Dinner. Twenty-five produce managers from around the United States were selected as finalists for the awards, honoring "superstars" who demonstrate excellence… Full Story »
Day 1 at United Fresh: Optimism, work to be done

May 1, 2012

What a full first day at United Fresh 2012 in Dallas. From the opening breakfast featuring a presentation on the future of food retailing by Harris Teeter President Fred Morganthall to a triumphant evening featuring the Chairman's Reception and annual Produce Celebration Dinner presenting winners… Full Story »