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March 30, 2010

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 The Front Page

Survey shows 'moderate' commitment to PTI

An online survey conducted by the Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association has found "moderate industry commitment" so far to the adoption of the Produce Traceability Initiative, according to a news release.
To learn more. . .

* Fresh Express tool traces origins of salads
* United Fresh names foodservice award winners
 * JBT to open new facility in Southern California
 * PACA actions
* Briefly noted . . .

Outside the Insider

* Report says USDA lax on organic goods (chron.com)
* High produce prices? Spring to the rescue (orlandosentinel.com)
* As prices fall, strawberry farmers plow crops under (tampabay.com)
* Why the super tomato is a sweet success (dailymail.co.uk)
* Engineered oranges needed to resist disease - NAS (nytimes.com)
* Florida calorie count bill fizzles (palmbeachpost.com)
* Organic: What it means on different products (baltimoresun.com)

 

People

JOHN KOVACEVICH has retired and closed his two businesses, Atlas Christmas Tree Co. and Atlas Melon Co., Reedley, California.

SABRINA FRAZIER has joined Kretz Truck Brokerage LLC, Antigo, Wisconsin.

 

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Guest Speakers scheduled for March:

 Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. CST

 

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