UC Davis' Fresh-Cut Products Workshop Offers Cutting-Edge Content

At the UC Davis Postharvest Technology Center, we are excited to announce that our 19th annual Fresh Cut Products: Maintaining Quality and Safety Workshop is right around the corner! This year, the workshop will be held at the beautiful Buehler Alumni and Visitor's Center from September 23rd-25th.

Fresh Solutions Network Establishes Side Delights Brand

Fresh Solutions Network, LLC today announced the establishment of the Side Delights brand as a powerful new full-line player in the fresh potato category.  As a result, Fresh Solutions Network will be rebranding many of their existing potato offerings to bring them under the Side Delights master brand, including their Steamables, Bakeables, Grillables and Gourmet Petite potato products.

US Apple Association Wins Two Prestigious Awards For Innovative Digital Campaigns

August 12, 2014 U.S. Apple Association

U.S. Apple Association (USApple) continues to make waves in the online-ag realm, claiming two prestigious awards for innovative digital campaigns it conducted in 2013 and 2014 to engage and educate consumers online and through its social media channels.

Great Mollusc Meltdown Leaves French All At Sea

The jolly voicemail message on Cyril Pain’s mobile phone tells callers that if he doesn’t answer, “I must be out getting a suntan on my boat”. But this is no time for jokes in France’s oyster industry, the largest producer of the fleshy silver molluscs in Europe.

Texas Shrimpers Not Breaking Even

Shrimpers are unlikely to catch enough this season to break even, said William Portier, though prices are at nearly a 20-year high.