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United Fresh Produce now accepting applications for Industry Leadership Program
The program was launched in 1995 and boasts over 200 industry member graduates.
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Articles Tagged with ''produce''
Demand for blueberries up sharply, survey finds
Almost 70 percent of households report buying them in the past month.
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Sesame Street waives licensing fee for produce advertising
Michelle Obama announced the news on Wednesday.
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Canadian produce containers may be improperly sanitized, study finds
Nearly two-thirds of containers were not sanitized well enough to prevent contamination.
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FMI and United Fresh commit to co-locating trade events for three years
United Fresh 2014 and FMI Connect, the Global Food Retail Experience will be held in Chicago from June 10-14, 2014.
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State agricultural officials urge FDA to release second FSMA draft for comment
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture reaffirmed support for FSMA but questioned FDA's timeline for implementation.
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USDA to host webinar on proposed FSMA produce safety rules
While the agency has no formal role in developing or implementing the rule, USDA's AMS will host the webinar as a service to the produce industry.
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Del Monte reports higher fresh-cut, banana sales increased revenue
The produce company reported sales of over $1 billion for the second quarter, compared to $557 million last year.
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FDA steps up outreach on proposed FSMA rule on produce safety
The agency will reach out to small and medium-sized growers for questions about the rule.
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Wal-Mart says its grocery strategy is working
The company wants to bolster sales of fresh produce a year after a successful campaign for meats.
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