Produce

One of the nation’s leading on-pack label manufacturers, Yerecic Label, launches a new website to specifically address the fresh produce industry. The website, YLfresh.com, allows produce packers and retailers to see the benefits Yerecic Label can bring to produce packaging. With over 40 years of experience in the labeling industry and a focus on lean manufacturing, Yerecic Label continues to invest in consumer research to provide proven results to get fresh products into the customer’s cart. …

During the month of October, California Giant Berry Farms’ packaging will again take on a new color to convey their commitment to breast cancer prevention to shoppers.  And this year, the company is offering those shoppers and other consumers an opportunity to select the non-profit recipients of California Giant’s breast cancer awareness donations. …

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Champ's Mushrooms are warning the public not to consume the Champ's Mushrooms Sliced Crimini Mushrooms described below because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. …

The surprise decision by the Department of Commerce to publish preliminary notice of intent to terminate the tomato suspension agreement is hasty, unwarranted and possibly motivated by political interests within the Obama Administration, according to the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas. …

The Pennsylvania Apple Marketing Program (PAMP) is always looking for new and interesting ways to educate both consumers and the culinary community about Pennsylvania apples. So when the opportunity presented itself to work with a local community college on a culinary contest for its students, PAMP knew they had a program they could grow. …