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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Markets and Trends
North American markets to see new kiwifruit variety from New Zealand
North American markets can expect to see a new kiwifruit offering from Zespri International this season. "We have several new varietie...
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Sightings
United Fresh 2012 convention
Jo Ann Hall of Fresherized Foods in Dallas.
