The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement has initiated a two-year food-safety study. Approved unanimously by the LGMA advisory board, the study — called Romaine Test & Learn — involves collecting and analyzing LGMA members’ pathogen test data for Romaine lettuce including both pre-harvest and post-harvest testing.

IPR Fresh, a prominent name in the produce industry, commemorated its 20th year as a leading Bell pepper shipper with a grand celebration in early July that brought together its founding family, the Obregons, to honor this remarkable milestone and unveil the company's new image.

US Foods Holding Corp. has successfully completed the acquisition of Renzi Foodservice, a broadline distributor located in Watertown, NY. The transaction, which closed July 7, enables US Foods to further expand its reach into central upstate New York, where the company does not have a distribution center.

Renzi Foodservice has more than $180 million in annual revenue and serves more than 2,300 independent restaurants, healthcare facilities, schools, government organizations, convenience stores and other customers.

It's less than a week until National French Fry Day, and the Idaho Potato Commission is ready with a crash course on best practices, tips and tricks, and the most irresistible recipes imaginable. To celebrate the much-anticipated date, IPC is sharing its secrets to the best homemade French fries and hosting a spud-tacular French fry giveaway.

July is here, but it will go fast so take full advantage of all the summer fruit by planning some big, exciting ad programs filled with the items your customers want during this time of the year.