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The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) introduced its new multilingual website during the week of the 2015 GFSI Global Food Safety Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 3-5th. …

The University of Maine (UM) and the Maine Potato Board (MPB) have released a new potato variety, Caribou Russet. The Caribou Russet was tested under the research identification number (AF3362-1) and resulted from a cross between Silverton Russet and Reeves Kingpin. …

Large, commercial blueberry growers approved a self-imposed assessment on their crops last week, but it should not affect pricing for consumers. …

Going into its second distribution season for the diminutive Rockit apple from New Zealand, Chelan Fresh is looking at increased movement this year, according to Director of Marketing Mac Riggan. …

Opal® apple is experiencing a record-breaking fifth season reaching record highs in volume, number of retailers and consumer reach. …