Produce

During the upcoming Produce Marketing Association Fresh Summit convention in New Orleans, the California Cantaloupe Advisory Board will be working to attract new Twitter followers, educate the produce industry about its mandatory food safety program and help support an organization which represents victims of foodborne illness. …

The North American Perishable Agricultural Receivers Association (NAPAR) has, in conjunction with The Acheson Group, prepared a Food Safety Plan Builder and Template to assist its members in complying with the proposed Hazard Analysis and Preventive Controls rule mandated by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). All produce wholesalers and receivers will have to comply with the Hazard analysis and Preventive Controls rule once FSMA goes into effect. …

Freshway Foods announced that Douglas Bond has been named Product Development Manager/Chef. In this role, Bond will lead the company’s product innovation and development. …

Shoppers’ favorite Green Dragon Apples and Baby Green Dragon Apples are back in season in good supply, starting the second week of October.  To help boost sales and make these apples stand out at retail, Frieda’s has re-designed the labels to educate the shoppers and produce personnel on the naturally-freckled skin of the Green Dragon Apples. …

Frieda’s Specialty Produce will demonstrate the power of purple at booth #3039 at PMA Fresh Summit October 18-20 in New Orleans. …