Year: 2013

The Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference and Tradeshow is the largest produce event of its kind in the south eastern US, and reports say attendance is still growing as the 2013 event approaches. …

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is revising U.S. Standards for Grades of Eggplant. The revised standards will allow mixed colors and/or types of eggplant in the same pack when designated as a mixed or specialty pack.  The revisions will provide the industry with more flexibility to meet consumer demand and market U.S. eggplant in an increasingly competitive world market.  The revised standards become effective Feb. 4, 2013. …

Indianapolis Fruit’s The Produce Mom® has partnered with Sage Fruit® to construct a national marketing campaign for Biggest Loser Fresh™ produce & encourage consumers to make 2013 a “New Year, New You.” The campaign will coincide with the premier of The Biggest Loser Challenge America Season 14 & promote apples from Sage fruit, co-branded with The Biggest Loser. Through a series of grocery offers, blogs, social media giveaways, calorie tracking e-networks, recipes & workouts – “New Year, New You” will inspire consumers to eat healthy & stay active. …

With the FDA’s release of its proposed Produce Safety rule and Preventive Controls for Human Food rule under the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA), United Fresh has launched a rigorous and deliberate review process, involving the expertise of food safety experts and industry stakeholders. …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed two new food safety rules that will help prevent foodborne illness. The proposed rules implement the landmark, bipartisan FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and are available for public comment for the next 120 days. The FDA encourages Americans to review and comment on these important proposed rules. …