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FDA names Cavi as papaya brand in Salmonella outbreak
The investigation indicates that Agroson’s LLC of Bronx, New York, is the exclusive distributor of the imported papayas that likely made consumers from this outbreak sick.
July 08 , 2019
Frieda’s Hatch chile season off to an early start
Dedicated fans are stocking up on Hatch chiles by the case. “Hatch has become the LTO (limited time offer) pumpkin spice of the summer,” said Frieda’s Specialty Produce.
July 08 , 2019
Fruit World Co. bringing Thomcord grapes and interactive consumer engagement program back
Fruit World expects to begin shipping their 2019 crop of Thomcord grapes in early August, and will continue packing and shipping through early October.
July 08 , 2019
Misionero announces new product launch under revitalized brand
The company is relaunching its Salade du Soleil line, which will include three brand new salad blends: Orginale, Verte and Rouge.
July 08 , 2019
Mexican tomato tariffs: "Pattern of innuendo and deception" from FTE, says FPAA
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas says a recent letter by a Florida Tomato Exchange representative "follows a pattern of propaganda that is heavy on hyperbole and short on facts, evidence, and truth".
July 08 , 2019
Del Monte to open new fresh fruit packing facility in Kenya
The new facility will handle over 60MT annually of pineapples, avocados, mangos and passion fruit, said the corporation.
July 08 , 2019
Fresh produce industry responds to trade agreement between EU, Mercosur
In Argentina, the APAMA celebrated the announcement and a future of possible zero tariffs for its fruit; meanwhile, the CGC in Spain lamented the deal.
July 08 , 2019
USMCA passage reportedly unlikely before fall
With just a few weeks before August recess, it does not appear likely that the U.S. Congress will pass a new deal before then, The Monitor said.
July 08 , 2019
Study finds molecules in oranges, grapes, carrots act like cancer drugs
With this knowledge, the researchers say they aim to one day create ‘personalized food passports’ that act as ‘gastronomic medicine’ to reduce cancer risks.
July 08 , 2019
Austrian parliament votes to ban cancer-linked weed killer glyphosate
"A plant poison that is suspected of being carcinogenic, should simply no longer be used," said Rendi-Wagner, the leader of Austria's Social Democrats.
July 05 , 2019
