Over the past few months, a lot of work has gone into creating a link between MPS and Certifeye. With both organizations in attendance at IPM Essen 2024, this was a good opportunity to confirm the cooperation on MPS’s stand.

Family Dollar Stores LLC pleaded guilty to holding food, drugs, medical devices and cosmetics under insanitary conditions, related to a rodent infestation at the company’s West Memphis, AR, distribution center, leading to the largest-ever monetary criminal penalty in a food-safety case.

As Turek Farms gets ready for the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure show, the team is hard at work making sure that its involvement is better than ever.

“We look forward to all of these shows; it’s the once or twice a year you are able to sit down with friends, customers, counterparts in the business and enjoy some of the nice Florida weather,” said Jason Turek, a partner at Turek Farms, and its marketing company, Cayuga Produce, headquartered in King Ferry, NY.

Fruit Logistica, which took place Feb. 7-9 in Berlin, saw significant growth in terms of visitors, exhibitors and exhibition space. The trade fair stood out for Salix Fruits due to its international character, bringing together professionals from around the world.

Apeel Sciences appointed Luiz Beling as its new CEO. With over two decades of agriculture industry experience, Beling brings a wealth of knowledge and skills in driving innovation and fostering strategic partnerships. This background will be invaluable as he steers the company into its next phase of growth.

U.S. Customs & Border Protection Officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility discovered over $3 million worth of hard narcotics hidden in a shipment of limes on Thursday.