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Organic grower-shipper Wholesum Harvest today unveiled its newest effort to promote sustainability, a photovoltaic solar energy system installed this month at its Nogales, Arizona headquarters. …

Home of the Hurst's Berry Farm label, HBF International grows and sells a wide variety of fresh berries. From raspberries and blueberries to specialty varieties such as gooseberries, currants, and Kiwi Berries, HBF International offers premium berries throughout the year. …

The promotion and education of Georgia blueberries by the Georgia Blueberry Commission continues to move full-steam ahead as the third-largest producing state of blueberries is poised to grow even further in 2012. …

Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) announced three educational tasting sessions focused on the flavor attributes of produce to be held at this year’s PMA Fresh Summit in Atlanta this weekend. A leader in third-party food safety and quality auditing, testing and certification services for retailers, growers, and seed companies, SCS will provide the only flavor education sessions at PMA this year. …

Giant Eagle has been informed by representatives of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the presence of listeria monocytogenes in a routine random sample test of Giant Eagle Farmer's Market eight ounce package of Shredded Iceberg Lettuce, produced by River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC, with a use by date of October 14,2011. …