Category: Postharvest
Weather disrupts California processing tomato harvest
As California growers harvest this season’s processing tomato crop, there is concern that canneries could struggle to keep up with a backlog of fruit deliveries.
CDFA seeks members for shipping point program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking candidates for vacancies on the Shipping Point Inspection Advisory Committee.
Post FDA, Yiannas continues traceability mission at Wiliot
Frank Yiannas, the former deputy commissioner of food policy and response of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has joined Wiliot as a strategic advisor.
Ag-Mart Produce ceases Florida tomato production
Florida tomato grower Ag-Mart Produce is closing operations, citing below-market pricing on imported tomatoes.
AgroFresh celebrates 20 years of SmartFresh
In 2003, AgroFresh first launched its flagship ripening management solution SmartFresh, the premier ethylene postharvest management tool for fruits, vegetables and florals.
Vidalia Onion Committee pairs with Certified Angus Beef
The Vidalia Onion Committee (VOC) is partnering with Certified Angus Beef for a social media content series aimed at helping at-home chefs level-up their grilling.
AgroFresh acquires postharvest tech company Tessara
AgroFresh Solutions Inc. has acquired Tessara, a postharvest solutions provider.
California LGMA launches Romaine testing program
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) has initiated a two-year food safety study on pathogens in Romaine lettuce, which has been the target of investigations of foodborne illness outbreaks in recent years.
IFT analyzes low-cost traceability solutions
The Institute of Food Technologists has created a report based on the 90 submissions to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) 2021 Low- or No-Cost Tech-Enabled Traceability Challenge.
Ionized gas used for food safety
Start-up company NanoGuard Technologies is in the early phases of designing a technology that uses air and electricity to kill molds and pathogens on fruits, vegetables and other food, with a goal of replacing chemical sanitizers throughout the food chain.
Caveats for CA storage of asparagus
It’s possible to extend the Michigan asparagus season by two weeks or more through controlled atmosphere (CA) storage.
Grants seek to measure household food waste
Three universities will be targeting household food waste through $2 million in grants designed to research consumer behavior, supply chain disruptions and other factors leading to food waste.
IFPA comments on EU packaging regulations
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) submitted public comments on the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on packaging and packaging waste.
UC ANR receives $1 million for climate-smart program
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) has been awarded a $1 million UC Climate Action Innovation & Entrepreneurship grant for its VINE Climate-Smart Agrifood Innovation Program.
Albaugh rolls out new fungicide
Albaugh fungicide registration
