Produce Archive
Fresh Market Tries New Format in Winston-Salem
GREENSBORO, N.C. - The Fresh Market, a chain of almost 70 specialty groceries based here, has announced that it will open a new 20,000-square-foot format in Winston-Salem, N.C., featuring a center deli island, as well as an increased selection of prepared foods and a larger produce department, according to published reports. ...
Grower Launches Item Level Traceback Program
SALINAS, Calif. -- Strawberry grower Red Blossom Farms yesterday announced the launch of a system that will offer retailers and consumers access to extensive traceback information for individual clamshell containers of strawberries. ...
E. Coli Investigation Concludes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials on Friday concluded their investigation into the E. coli outbreak blamed for killing three and sickening 200 consumers of fresh spinach last fall. ...
Ahold Receives Award for Innovative Healthy Initiatives
QUINCY, Mass. -- Ahold USA here will be honored by the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) for its ongoing, innovative consumer health initiatives created to encourage Americans to eat more fruits and vegetables. ...
Americans Still Ignore Produce: CDC Poll
WASHINGTON -- A survey of more than 300,000 people shows a majority of Americans have yet to incorporate more produce into their diets. ...
FDA Issues Guidelines for Fresh-Cut Produce Processors
WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration has suggested, in a draft final guidance, that fresh-cut produce processors should consider a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system or similar safety program to eliminate or minimize microbial contamination. ...
Children an Untapped Market for Produce: PMA
NEWARK, Del. -- Nearly two-thirds of families with children don't eat their five servings of fruits and vegetables each day, and that consumption gap represents a big opportunity for the U.S. produce industry, according to new consumer research by Opinion Dynamics, sponsored by the Produce Marketing Association here. ...
Produce for Better Health Announces Safeway Launch Event
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Produce for Better Health Foundation has announced "Fruits & Veggies -- More Matters," a new health initiative that will launch here on March 19 at an area Safeway location. ...
Dole Signs Up for California Marketing Agreement
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- Dole Fresh Vegetables here, a subsidiary of Dole Food Co., has signed up for the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement. ...
Publix to Expand GreenWise
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Publix Super Markets has announced plans to expand its Publix GreenWise Market concept to two additional locations in Vero Beach, Fla., and Tampa, Fla. ...
