Fresh produce importers can breathe a little easier now that the three-day dockworker strike that shut down more than 30 East Coast and Gulf Coast ports has come to a close. Last night dockworkers and port operators reached a tentative deal resulting in the immediate cessation of the work stoppage. Workers will operate under the established contract until Jan. 15.

Pure Flavor is continuing its steady pressure of innovation in the tomato category, bringing more premium offerings to entice consumers to trade up in their quest for flavor and quality.

You may recall 15 years ago or so when the food-safety environment was chaotic. Significant outbreaks and new advances in science meant there were a lot of options and opinions over best practices. Food safety is something the entire supply chain — regardless of size or segment — is responsible for doing well.

North Carolina is very much open for business.

The Tar Heel state, one of the fastest growing in the nation, continues to make a statement that it is a major player in the produce business and its farmers are eager to do business with just about anyone looking for good, healthy and sometimes unique products.

Janssen PMP, a division of Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, and Fresh Inset have partnered to exclusively commercialize Fresh Inset’s Vidre+ technology in Europe.

Save A Lot announced the rollout of the ReposiTrak Traceability Network (RTN) for automated traceability and compliance with the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act Section 204. The advancement marks a significant step forward in Save A Lot’s ongoing commitment to delivering the highest standards of food safety and transparency for its retail partners. RTN will enable Save A Lot suppliers to easily transmit FDA-required traceability data for every impacted lot code, every time a shipment is sent to one of Save A Lot’s eight distribution centers.