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USDA seeks comments on proposed biotech food labeling rule
The USDA says the rule will provide "a uniform way to offer meaningful disclosure for consumers who want more information about their food."
May 04 , 2018
Argentina: Apple and pear exports hit by Senasa labor dispute
Employees of phytosanitary watchdog Senasa have been on strike since last Friday.
May 04 , 2018
Jamaica to plant millions of fruit trees under new government initiative
The first million seedlings of the scheme, dubbed the Greening of Jamaica, will be made available over the next year.
May 04 , 2018
Soft Robotics raises US$20M in funding round
The company claims its soft gripping systems can grasp and manipulate items "with the same dexterity of the human hand."
May 03 , 2018
U.K.: Tesco launches wonky fruit & veg juice line
The leading U.K. supermarket chain aims to save over 3.5 metric tons (MT) of surplus fruit and vegetables in the first 12 weeks alone.
May 03 , 2018
Sumitomo to launch "breakthrough" banana fungicide
The Japan-based company expects it to be rapidly adopted for Black Sigatoka control programs on Latin American banana plantations.
May 03 , 2018
U.S.: First death recorded in lettuce-linked E. coli outbreak
A further 23 ill people have been reported since the last CDC update just a few days ago.
May 03 , 2018
U.K.: Packaging company Sirane acquires B&G
Sirane says it will now be able to access new markets and expand the B&G business through its existing client base.
May 03 , 2018
Canada: BC Produce Marketing Association scoops CPMA health award
Awards were also given to Mike Catalano of Wonderful Brands and Scott Fairbairn of Thrifty Foods.
May 03 , 2018
Mission Produce hires new sales operations manager for Europe
His new role will include formulating and executing sales plans as well as managing the sales support staff in the company's Netherlands facility.
May 02 , 2018
