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Crunch Pak, the industry leader in fresh sliced apples, is launching an addition to its Disney-inspired FOODLES® line with a Disney Princess edition featuring a carriage-shaped tray. …

Last week, the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) and the California Tomato Farmers (CTF) cooperative held field and packinghouse food safety tours in Santa Maria and Ventura for 14 representatives from major foodservice, distributor and retail chains. Both the LGMA and CTF were founded on the belief that mandatory government inspections are an essential component to improve food safety, build consumer confidence and protect public health so it was natural for us to partner on this tour, says Scott Horsfall, CEO of the LGMA. …

Chiquita Brands announced it has become a National Strategic Partner with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Nutrition Communicator’s Network. As a partner, Chiquita will work to promote MyPlate and the Dietary Guidelines messaging efforts to help consumers think differently about their food choices, starting with “Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Vegetables.” Chiquita is among the first national produce companies to join the network. …

Del Monte Fresh Produce, N.A., Inc., a subsidiary of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., filed suit on Monday, August 22, 2011 against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland to seek an injunction that would lift an FDA rule restricting the importation of wholesome fresh cantaloupes into the United States. …

In a very special evening on August 18, at the U.S. Apple Association’s meeting in Chicago, the late Glady Bellamy, a founder and president of CMI, was awarded “Apple Man of all Seasons.” …