Humans have been cultivating green peas for 5,000 years, beginning with farmers in ancient Egypt and China. As researchers have learned more about the health benefits of green peas, it’s not surprising that their popularity has endured. Peas are a starchy vegetable that actually belong to the legume family. A ½ cup serving of green …
Crop News
Sugar Snap Pea Season Commences In China
China Temperatures are rising and spring has commenced with heavy rain which has hurt some of the crops. Shandong Province Asparagus harvest will begin this month and to date outlook is good with nice quality and good yields. Spinach production is also underway. Zhejiang Province Broccoli harvest is winding down. Higher price for raw material, along with …
Food Safety
FSMA Guidelines In A Nutshell
The Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF) regulation, often referred to as FSMA – Food Safety Modernization Act, is the first major overhaul of our nation’s food safety practices since 1938. This law has been enacted to ensure the safe preparation of food products for human consumption in the United States. It includes new regulations …