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PMA takes issue with Georgia rule on finished product testing

After a scandal involving a Georgia peanut processing plant resulted in one of the larger U.S. recalls, the Georgia Legislature passed a sweeping new law to tighten testing and reporting requirements for food processors.

But the produce industry says that while the state's new draft rule released last month may work for food processors, it raises thorny issues for fresh produce, an industry that accounts for more than 85,000 full-time- equivalent jobs and more than $17 billion in total economic output for Georgia.

CHEP's Portfolio+Plus gives customers ability to better manage accounts

CHEP, a leading provider of pallet and container pooling services, has upgraded its on-line customer interface system to enable customers to better manage their accounts with less time and fewer resources.

Portfolio+Plus, CHEP's on-line portal, now gives customers the ability to submit service requests, perform on-line corrections and reconciliations, and generate reports, all without the need to interact with a CHEP representative.

Mastronardi Produce honored

Mastronardi Produce Ltd., based in Kingsville, ON, was named one of Canada's 50 best managed companies for 2009.

National Mango Board to host virtual outreach meeting

ORLANDO, FL -- The National Mango Board will host a virtual outreach meeting at 4 p.m. March 3 to share details of ongoing marketing and research programs designed to increase mango consumption in the United States.

Participation in this web-based virtual meeting is free, and registration for the event is quick and easy.

CPMA is set to launch new consumer marketing campaign

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association announced during a Feb. 16 webinar that it will launch a new consumer marketing campaign March 1.

Melanie Richer, senior manager of marketing and communications for the association, used a slide show to highlight CPMA's new marketing campaign, known as Fruits & Veggies Mix it Up!

Bruce Knobeloch returns to River Ranch

SALINAS, CA -- River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC announced that Bruce Knobeloch has joined the management team in the newly created position chief operating officer.

Mr. Knobeloch will direct the sales and marketing, processing, distribution and agricultural operations within the company. His immediate focus will be supporting the sales and marketing efforts of the company, helping guide operations to focus on growth with current and future customers in the salad, spinach, cut vegetable and private-brand segments.

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