Fruits
Cherry processing options expand in variety
Everything’s coming up cherries in northern lower Michigan. The state produces about 75 percent of the U.S. supply of tart cherries, said Philip J. Korson, president of the Michigan-based Cherry Marketing Institute (CMI), with 50... more »
CAWG names director of government relations
The California Association of Winegrape Growers has selected Michael Miiller as its new director of government relations, effective Jan. 17. Previously, Miiller was chief of staff and communications director for Assemblyman Marc Levine (D-Marin County).... more »
USHBC kicks off new consumer campaign
Many U.S. consumers believe blueberries are only in season May through August. With the goal of changing those perceptions, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is conducting a Winter Fresh, Summer Somewhere campaign which runs through... more »
Comments requested for proposed organic research, promotion program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking comments on a proposal for a new industry-funded research and promotion program. The proposed Organic Research, Promotion, and Information Order would cover certified organic products and would... more »
UGA to host PSA Grower Training workshop
The University of Georgia Food Science Extension Outreach Program, the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA), and the Produce Safety Alliance are sponsoring a two-day, produce-specific PSA training program, designed to teach produce safety... more »
HACCP workshop scheduled for Florida packinghouses
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences will host a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) workshop in Immokalee, Florida. The two-day workshop, Feb. 22-23, will be hosted at the UF/IFAS Southwest... more »
Organic Farming Research Foundation awarded FSA grant
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has been chosen to receive a grant from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) designed to facilitate the increased use of the agency's programs and services among organic farmers. "This... more »
Key introduces new VERYX digital sorters for berries
Key Technology introduces VERYX digital sorters for fresh and frozen berries. According to Key, VERYX maximizes sorting accuracy with innovative mechanical architecture, sustained all-sided surface inspection, cameras and lasers, multi-sensor Pixel Fusion, a high-precision ejection... more »
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