Fruits & Vegetables

Total Records Found:172

Fruits & Vegetables Jan 24,2012

Princes Invests in New Italian Tomato Processing Business

The factory, which has been in operation since 2009, is one of the most modern and efficient facilities of its kind in Europe and produces ambient tomatoes and other Italian products. Completion of the transaction is subject to certain conditions including European Commission clearance.

Fruits & Vegetables Jan 23,2012

Bonduelle Concludes Negotiations Coubanskie Conservi Acquisition

The Bonduelle Group has announced the conclusion of negotiations regarding the acquisition of the agro-industrial and commercial assets of French co-operative CECAB in Russia and in the countries of the Confederation of Independent States (CIS).

Fruits & Vegetables Jan 20,2012

Color-coding, Rearranging Food Products Improves Healthy Choices in Hospital Cafeteria

Mass. General study describes simple, inexpensive program that could be widely adopted. At the end of the study period, sales of healthy items had increased significantly.

Fruits & Vegetables Jan 18,2012

ConAgra Foods Acquires Del Monte Canada

The agreement includes the acquisition of all Del Monte branded packaged fruit, fruit snacks and vegetable products in Canada, as well as Aylmer tomato products. Del Monte fresh produce, juices, and Aylmer soups will remain under separate ownership.

Fruits & Vegetables Jan 18,2012

Baltimore Innovations Launches Fresh-R-Pax “Fruit-Pop” Pouch

The new packs are easy to open, tamper evident, and are ideal for packing slices of fresh-cut pineapple and melon. Most importantly, it offers extended shelf life relative to other alternative in the market.

Fruits & Vegetables Jan 13,2012

FDA Testing Orange Juice Imports for Unlawful Pesticide

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a warning to alert the orange juice processing industry to recent reports of the finding of the fungicide carbendazim in orange juice.

Fruits & Vegetables Dec 13,2011

Blue Light Irradiation Promotes Growth, Increases Antioxidants in Lettuce Seedlings

Although most studies with blue light only or blue mixed with red light have indicated that blue light-containing irradiation produces higher plant biomass, recent research has suggested that yield and crop quality could be improved by controlling light quality.

Fruits & Vegetables Dec 12,2011

Del Monte Profits Fall in Q2

Adjusted EBITDA declined 7.7% to $158.9 million compared to $172.1 million in the prior year. The drivers of the decline in Adjusted EBITDA are similar to those for operating income, except for SG&A.

Fruits & Vegetables Nov 24,2011

Vegetable Packer Chooses Posie Packer

The bags also provide a convenient and reliable place to apply time sensitive information labels (traceability, COOL, pull date, best before date) as well as promotional labels.

Fruits & Vegetables Nov 17,2011

SCA Packaging Launches Ethylene Absorbing Corrugated Board for Fruit and Vegetable Trays

he secret behind the fresh fruit + concept is ethylene absorbing corrugated board that could be used to manufacture fruit and vegetable trays.

Fruits & Vegetables Nov 16,2011

Sharpak Introduces New Mushroom Punnet Designs

Sharpak has the finger on the pulse when it comes to market preferences. Addressing the demand from a major supermarket Sharpak has introduced the 400g punnet and the 180g to its extensive stock range.

Fruits & Vegetables Nov 01,2011

BASF Applies for European Approval for Fortuna GM Potato

The researchers at BASF Plant Science have given Fortuna complete resistance to late blight. Late blight is the most important potato disease in the world and is caused by the fungi-like pathogen Phytophthora infestans.

Fruits & Vegetables Oct 21,2011

River Ranch Fresh Foods Debuts New Packaging Design

The bag features a rich duotone color palette combined with bold, easy-to-read nutritional callouts on the front and cooking instructions, recipe information and product usage on the back.

Fruits & Vegetables Oct 21,2011

NatureSweet Cherry Tomatoes - Same Great Taste, New Improved Pack

The concept was identified in testing as the option that had the highest familiarity and positive associations for the consumer.

Fruits & Vegetables Oct 12,2011

Dole Food Company Announces Acquisition of SunnyRidge Farm

David A. DeLorenzo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dole Food Company, stated: "We are very pleased with our acquisition of SunnyRidge Farm and welcome their management team, employees and growers into the Dole family.

Fruits & Vegetables Oct 04,2011

Dole Food Signs Settlement Agreement to End Lawsuits Filed by Farm Workers

The settlement includes five lawsuits in the United States and 33 lawsuits in Nicaragua, which includes any and all Nicaragua judgments and plaintiff claims associated with Provost & Umphrey.

Fruits & Vegetables Oct 04,2011

EDV Packaging Designs Innovative High Barrier Plastic Cup for Aristi Fruit Spreads

EDV Packaging coextrudes and thermoforms the high barrier PP/EVOH/PP white structure in its production plants in Llinars del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain.

Fruits & Vegetables Aug 25,2011

Del Monte Fresh Produce Files Lawsuit Against FDA

The FDA's actions adversely affect Del Monte Fresh's ability to receive perishable fresh produce for sale to its customers in the U.S., as the import alert threatens the viability of a major import source for cantaloupes.

Fruits & Vegetables Aug 18,2011

Study: College Students Not Eating Enough Fruits and Veggies

Female students had lower fiber intake, while males tended to consume more fat in their diet. Overall, the females had better eating habits, including skipping fewer meals, eating in the college dining halls more frequently, and reading food labels.

Fruits & Vegetables Aug 09,2011

Commission Welcomes Russia's Decision for Fresh EU Vegetables

"I welcome the decision by the Russian competent authorities to cancel the temporary import requirements for fresh EU vegetables. The decision implements the political agreement reached between Presidents Barroso and Medvedev on 10 June, elaborated with concrete implementation during my visit to Moscow on 22 June.

Fruits & Vegetables Jul 29,2011

EU Member States Agree to Increased Support for Vegetables Sector After the E-Coli Crisis

Given the significant disturbance of the fruit and vegetables market and the harm caused to the fruit and vegetables sector, the Commission considers it therefore appropriate to increase the budget up to € 227 million.

Fruits & Vegetables Jul 14,2011

Waitrose to Stock New Sweet Grapefruit Variety

The new Jackson grapefruit is a sweet, white variety grown in South Africa. It has a unique, smoother flavour without the infamous bitterness traditionally associated with grapefruit.

Fruits & Vegetables Jun 27,2011

FSA Updates Sprouted Beans Statement

As a precaution, the Agency is advising that sprouted seeds should only be eaten if they have been cooked thoroughly until steaming hot throughout; they should not be eaten raw.

Fruits & Vegetables Jun 20,2011

Ishida Solution Improves Tomato Packing Line Performance

The Ishida/BRN solution provides a fast and flexible means of handling both the shaker trays for the cherry tomatoes (at a target weight of 250g) and rectangular trays for the larger tomatoes (at a target weight of 1kg).

Fruits & Vegetables Jun 10,2011

EFSA Issues Advice to Mitigate Risks from Possible Exposure to STEC in Vegetables

The European Commission has therefore requested EFSA to provide advice on the relative exposure of humans to STEC from surface or internal contamination of vegetables and from the handling of vegetables from the farm to the consumer.