food safety
OSU researcher dies
Don Horneck, an Oregon State University (OSU) Extension agronomist, died on September 28, 2014.Horneck specialized in soil fertility and crop producti... READ MORE »
Cavendish suspends operations in Presque Isle
Cavendish Farms has suspended its potato farming operations in Presque Isle, Maine, indefinitely due to market conditions.Thirteen employees, three f... READ MORE »
NPC prepares food safety document
The National Potato Council (NPC) has released a document, Commodity-Specific Food Safety Guidelines for the Production, Harvest, Storage, and Packing... READ MORE »
Grippo Foods recalls potato chips
Grippo Foods of Cincinnati has initiated a nationwide recall of all bags and boxes of their plain, bar-b-q, cheddar cheese with a touch of jalapeno, ... READ MORE »
Produce inspection training programs offered
United Fresh, in partnership with USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service, is offering three courses of its Produce Inspection Training Program in 2013... READ MORE »
Produce supply chain participants asked to complete survey
The Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) is asking businesses involved in the produce supply chain to complete a short online survey by April 5.
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NFPT trials identify lower acrylamide clones
The first acrylamide test results have been released from the Washington and Idaho National Fry Processor Trials (NFPT). The trials are being processe... READ MORE »
Potato industry receives $3.7 million acrylamide research grant
The United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced the approval of a $3.7 million dollar grant to fund... READ MORE »
