For Dole In 2016, Healthy Living Is A Team Exercise

April 6, 2016 Dole Food Company, Inc.

The fresh produce provider has launched a community-focused version of its popular Get Up and Grow!™ initiative introduced in 2015 to increase America’s nutritional health through greater consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Produce Managers Get Free Educational Sessions At 2016 CPMA Convention

April 6, 2016 Frieda’s Inc.

At this year’s CPMA Convention, two Retail Produce Manager Sessions will focus on product knowledge from key industry suppliers.

Baloian Farms Completes Solar Power Installation

April 6, 2016 Baloian Farms

Baloian Farms has completed the installation of a 1,098 kw DC PV solar system comprised of 3,360 panels at their headquarters in Fresno, California.

Mann Packing To Highlight Cutting Edge Products At CPMA

April 6, 2016 Mann Packing Company

Mann Packing will highlight three new additions to its award-winning Mann’s Culinary Cuts® line at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s Convention and Trade Show in Calgary. The new, fresh cut vegetable products include Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Cauliettes® (finely chopped cauliflower) and Broccoli Clovers.

FDA Continues To Report Banned Antibiotics In Indian Shrimp

April 5, 2016 Southern Shrimp Alliance

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released information for entry line refusals for the month of March. The agency reported refusing a total of 208 seafood entry lines last month. Of these, 17 (8.2%) were of shrimp entry lines refused for reasons related to banned antibiotics.