As of this writing, summer conditions in California have been good and while there has been some significant drop of fruit, many growers and processors think the crop may exceed the 2017 estimate slightly. Fruit size should be good with processors hoping for a full range of sizes available throughout […]

Author: Nutritionist Deborah Enos, The One Minute Wellness Coach Have you ever been in denial about weight gain? I was in that exact position a few years ago. You couldn’t have paid me to get on a scale! As long as I didn’t have to see my actual weight, I […]

The FDA has proposed rules to the Nutrition Facts on food labels including changes to the format and appearance of the label and new guidelines on serving sizes. The comment period for these changes has been extended. Electronic or written comments may be submitted by August 1, 2014. A public […]

More Matters™, a dynamic health initiative led by the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) in partnership with other health organizations says that organic fruits and vegetables are not more nutritious than conventionally grown. An analysis of 46 studies published in 2009 determined that “there is no evidence of a […]

Stapleton-Spence Packing Company placed a new monobloc liquid rotary filler and capper into its state-of-the-art beverage production line during the first quarter of 2013.  Stapleton-Spence Packing Company is a contract manufacturer specializing in copacking for RTD and Hot Fill beverages, such as tea, juice, energy, isotonic, nutritional and sports drinks. […]