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Concord Foods is well known for traditional fall products, such as Candy Apple Kits,  Caramel Apple Kits and Caramel Apple Wraps. These products have been popular with American families since 1971 because they are delicious and easy to make. Fresh caramel apples can be made in minutes using the Caramel Apple Wrap. …

Wegmans Food Markets takes an important new step this month in a food safety campaign focused on fresh fruits and vegetables. As of September 30, 2013 the supermarket chain is requiring all growers who furnish fresh produce to Wegmans to show they’ve passed a “Good Agricultural Practices” inspection – GAPs, for short. …

California table grapes have been shipped at a record pace in recent weeks. According to USDA data through September 13, 2013, five of the past six weeks have seen week-ending shipment totals of over four million boxes. Last year, only one week in the entire season surpassed four million. …

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Ippolito Fruit and Produce Ltd., are warning the public not to consume the Frisco's, Queen Victoria and Metro brands spinach described below because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. …

Let’s Move! Executive Director Sam Kass will be offering his address at the Closing General Session Luncheon on Wednesday, October 2 at the United Fresh Produce Association’s Washington Public Policy Conference. Sam Kass was originally scheduled to speak at the morning General Session Breakfast on Wednesday, October 2. …