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Impact and Corporate Investors Catalyze $4.4M for the Reduction of Pesticides to Meet Demand for Sustainable Farming Practices

Kubota Corporation

Pests destroy approximately 14% of all annual crop production each year.

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Outbreak of Cyclospora Infections Linked to Bagged Salad Mix

Chiquita Brands International | Fresh Express

CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration icon (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to bagged salad mix.

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Pacific Trellis Fruit / Dulcinea Farms Joins The Movement to Build The World’s Safest Food Supply Chain Adopting The Free iTrade Traceability Campaign

Data from a yearlong pilot with a major industry buyer showed that suppliers adopting iTrade traceability increased their trading volumes by an average of 55 percent in just 12 months.

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PMA launches the Essentials of Produce Safety

Produce Marketing Association

The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) has announced the launch of its e-learning certificate course Essentials of Produce Safety, an entirely online, affordable and in-depth program covering the key challenges and best practices in produce safety.

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Software Solutions

How Video Surveillance Helps Tighten Physical Security at Grower-Packer-Shipper Facilities

After installation, the packing facility now has access controls at all doors and access points, along with physical security cameras for surveillance.

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Emerging Technologies

Kvarøy Arctic to Use IBM Blockchain to Trace Norwegian-Farmed Salmon to North American Stores

Kvarøy Arctic will enable corporate buyers, including select restaurants and Whole Foods Market stores in the United States and Canada to scan a QR code, which will provide a provenance history for the Arctic salmon and the feed it was raised on.

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Elevate Farms Executes Agreement to Bring Food Security to Northern Territories of Canada

Elevate and North Star have agreed to develop and construct a series of automated large-scale facilities dedicated to the mass production of leafy green plants implementing the use of patented LED lighting.

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Westside Produce Joins The Free iTrade Traceability Campaign

Westside Produce is the latest customer to pick up the food safety mantle and join iTrade’s iTracefresh program.

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Food Brands, Safety Associations Bring on New Leaders

Those who are responsible for the safety and handling of our food are focusing on leadership in upper management with new hires.

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Survey shows agreement among registered dietitians regarding food consumption

A survey found that 95% of registered dietitians agree that it is important for consumers to know that conventionally grown produce is safe because not all consumers can afford organic produce.

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Infratab’s sensor blockchain solution offers track-and-trace for fresh seafood cold chains

Infratab Freshtime is an intelligent RF sensor solution for monitoring, tracking and tracing perishables.

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Another E. Coli Outbreak Linked Back to Salad Products

Chiquita Brands International | Fresh Express

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning consumers of a new E. coli outbreak that has been linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad kits.

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