Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Wholesale Produce Supply recalled its products after a routine sampling program revealed that the finished products potentially contained bacteria, according to the Food and Drug Administration... Read More

With the CDC reducing the number of foodborne pathogens it actively tracks from eight to two, Frank Yiannas, former FDA deputy commissioner, says there’s a lot at risk... Read More

Frank Yiannas shares the risks in postponing FSMA 204 enforcement, the need for traceability throughout the fresh produce food system and more... Read More

Angela Fernandez, senior vice president of market development at GS1 US, discusses what businesses and organizations should keep in mind about the 30-month extension for enforcement and compliance... Read More

The company recalled 400 of its 30-pound organic blueberry boxes due to a positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes during routine testing... Read More

California’s fresh produce industry, and particularly the lettuce and leafy greens sector, has attracted national media attention for its positive and highly proactive approach to a safer food supply... Read More

The food safety excellence award went to four different recipients that demonstrated excellence in sanitation, hygienic design and pathogen control... Read More

How might proposed FDA budget cuts impact the future of food safety? The Packer connected with IFPA Chief Science Officer Max Teplitski on the heels of the association’s recent Washington Conference to learn more... Read More

More companies have added products to a recall list following a multistate outbreak of salmonella... Read More

Parks shares how she drives initiatives across the company’s global operations to ensure fresh produce remains safe from farm to table... Read More

Harris Teeter, Kroger, PennRose Farms and Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods have all recalled cucumbers and products with cucumbers in them due to potential contamination... Read More

While no longer in stores, the company voluntarily advised consumers who may have frozen the items to discard them due to possible Listeria contamination... Read More

The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement presented how its coalition of growers are being proactive about product safety through self-imposed practices... Read More

Gaétan Bono Fruits et Légumes has integrated iceless broccoli shipments to help drive shelf life, safety and supply chain simplicity... Read More

The International Fresh Produce Association is looking for a new chief food safety and regulatory officer, as Natalie Dyenson is set to leave the organization for a new role. .. Read More

While more time before implementation can help companies ready for the new food safety rules, some worry that businesses will wait until closer to the 30-month extension deadline to prepare... Read More

The agency said the extension does not amend the requirements of the final rule but provides additional time to ensure complete coordination... Read More

The company says its platform provides real-time automated traceability and lot tracking, capturing and connecting lot codes, harvest locations, supplier details and shipment records. .. Read More

Lucelena Angarita, director of food supply chain visibility at GS1 US, shares why it's never too early to start preparing for the Food Traceability Final Rule going into effect January 2026... Read More

The company recalled select lot codes of the kits because of the possible presence of undeclared fish and wheat allergens... Read More

The company says its 1-Click FSMA 204 reports provide KTEs, CTEs and traceability lot codes needed for compliance... Read More

The collaboration between the food safety solutions company and SPS Commerce aims to help trading partners share key data elements required in FSMA 204... Read More

The agency says the new guidance helps identify preventative measures against enteric viruses and ensures consistent application... Read More

The Food and Drug Administration said the company recalled its 12-ounce Marketside Broccoli Florets due to possible Listera contamination... Read More

New Age International recalled its 200-gram package of Daily Veggies enoki mushrooms because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes... Read More