Articles Tagged with ''produce''

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Del Monte's Mann Packing opens 130,000-square-foot produce processing plant in Gonzales, California

The Gonzales plant is Mann's fifth West Coast facility, fourth in California

January 14, 2021

Mann Packing, a subsidiary of Del Monte Fresh Produce and one of the largest suppliers of packaged vegetables in North America, has opened its new facility in Gonzales, California. Joining a lineup of California facilities in Salinas, Chualar, Delhi, and one in Yuma, Arizona, the new fifth facility will allow Mann Packing to grow its business, elevate its existing operations and provide an innovative new space to help the brand continue to meet consumer needs.

Limited Dole Sesame Asian Chopped Salad Kits recalled for undeclared egg allergens

No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date in association with the recall

Sharon Spielman

January 11, 2021

Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. has voluntarily recalled a limited number of cases of Dole Sesame Asian Chopped Salad Kits due to possible undeclared egg.

New Plant Products

Salad slicer

November 27, 2020

TranSlicer 2520 processes a range of products, such as leafy vegetables, celery, leek, carrots, cucumbers and fruits.

Manufacturing News

Regenerative agriculture initiative seeks worldwide participation

The group supports agribusinesses in transitioning to practices that increase soil health, enhance biodiversity, sequester carbon and improve water management

Wayne Labs

November 25, 2020

Global regenerative agriculture initiative regenagri supports farms and organizations that wish to transition to holistic farming techniques.

Food Safety

Meijer recalls cantaloupe for possible salmonella contamination

Midwest-centered recall resulted from sampling investigation by Michigan agriculture authorities

Rose Shilling

October 7, 2020

Meijer recalled whole cantaloupes and some cut fruit containers for possible salmonella, found in a sampling investigation by agriculture authorities.

Food Safety

Peaches in salmonella recall reached 14 other countries

Major grocery chains across U.S. already pulled bagged and loose peaches supplied by Wawona

Rose Shilling

August 31, 2020

Peaches recalled across the U.S. for potential salmonella contamination went to 14 other countries.

Food Safety

FDA looks for source of salmonella that sickened people who ate Aldi peaches

Aldi recalls potentially contaminated peaches from Wawona Packing Co.

Rose Shilling

August 21, 2020

Peaches sold in plastic bags at Aldi likely made about 70 people sick from salmonella, an outbreak spanning nine states, the FDA says.

Field Reports

Organic produce packer tightens security to reduce risk

4Earth Farms enhanced plant security to restrict entry to only authorized personnel

August 13, 2020

4Earth Farms added access controls at all doors and access points, along with security cameras for surveillance.

Regulatory Watch

FDA seeks treatments for pre-harvest agriculture water

Companies can follow the agency’s testing protocol to find out if products inactivate pathogens

Sharon Spielman

August 12, 2020

The FDA has announced a new protocol for the development and registration of antimicrobial treatments for pre-harvest agricultural water, developed through a collaboration with the EPA.

Packaging

Packaging insert extends avocado shelf life

Mission Produce avocados stay fresh about three days longer with Avolast technology

Rose Shilling

August 10, 2020

A new quarter-sized packaging insert is keeping Mission Produce Inc. avocados fresh longer.

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.