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California cantaloupe industry to add food-safety component
California cantaloupe handlers have voted unanimously to support a mandatory food-safety program that will be implemented by the California Cantaloupe Advisory Board. The California Department of Food & Agriculture announced the week of May 14 that 100 percent of handlers voting in a statewide referendum are in favor of amending the existing California Cantaloupe Advisory Board to establish the new food-safety program.   "California... Read more

 

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T.M. Kovacevich expanding produce line at new Philadelphia Market
Tommy Kovacevich, general manager of T.M. Kovacevich Philadelphia Inc., told The Produce News that the company is one of the larger tenants at the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market, occupying units A-1 through A-6. “We are a full-line distributor, and we carry virtually every... Read more

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Buurma Farms moving quality produce into Eastern pipeline
Production of quality fresh produce and a strong focus on food safety are hallmarks at Burrma Farms Inc. The history of the multi-generational farming company dates back to its founding in 1896. The company is headquartered in Willard, OH, with farming... Read more

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New hirings at Maglio & Co.
New to Maglio & Co., a produce processor, re-packer, distributor, and logistics provider, is DAN VEGA. Mr. Vega was hired as director, multi-unit, back in January as well. Mr. Vega, originally from Costa Rica, joined the produce industry in... Read more

 

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