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December 1, 2009

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 The Front Page

United Fresh inspection program to return in 2010

The United Fresh Research & Education Foundation's Produce Inspection Training Program will be back with three more courses in 2010.
To learn more. . .

* Van den Berg reappointed Eurofresh CEO
* USDA accepting scholarship applications
* Maldonado appointed Calif.'s lieutenant governor
* Firms plan seasonal promotions
* FDA receives IFT report on traceability

 

Outside the Insider

* Citrus industry still adds $9 billion to Florida (theledger.com)
* Apples are falling not far from tree (thedailynewsonline.com)
* Florida Department of Citrus seeks to 'educate' scientists about the value of orange juice (latimes.com)
* [Canada] Potato farmers hope aggressive marketing will benefit industry (journalpioneer.com)
* Frozen or canned - How do veggies measure up? (tctimes.com)
* Portland's food carts a winning stop (latimes.com)
* Miller Farms opens gates for 5,000 to glean tons of remaining veggies (denverpost.com)

 

People

CONNIE REEKS has joined Wm. Bolthouse Farms Inc., Bakersfield, California. CHRIS SMOTHERMAN and DON DOWELL are no longer connected.

RICK SALIN is no longer connected with Idaho Fresh Produce Inc., Idaho Falls, Idaho.

MIKE MCGILL of Red Book Credit Services, Lenexa, Kansas is retiring effective December 18, 2009.

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