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United Fresh to update harmonized GAP standard

The United Fresh Produce Association plans to update the Good Agricultural Practices Harmonized Standard, 10 years after its inception.

Jul 18, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Food safety, #United Fresh, #FSMA

Senators sponsor bill to boost inspectors of imports

Four U.S. senators have introduced legislation to boost the number of federal employees inspecting food at the borders.

Jul 16, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Imports, #Food safety

Packer Insight — Outbreak, retail insight and Northeast update

Retail editor Ashley Nickle and Northeast editor Amy Sowder run down the news of the week, from a salmonella outbreak linked to papayas to legislation in New York to a pair of great columns from retail veterans.

Jul 12, 2019 by Ashley Nickle #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Food safety, #Recall, #Papayas, #Northeast (U.S.)

FDA and CDC work to stop Cyclospora contamination

The FDA and the CDC are working to identify data gaps and research needs to develop improved tools to detect, prevent, and control Cyclospora contamination of food.

Jul 03, 2019 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #Food safety

Western Growers launches food safety software program

Western Growers has launched the Supply Chain Risk Management Solution, a comprehensive program designed to reduce outbreaks, and some leafy greens grower-shippers are testing the software.

Jun 28, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Food safety, #Western Growers, #Produce Tech

How's your food safety focus?

The Center for Produce Safety recently had its 10th symposium, so this is a timely question: Is your company investing enough time, money and other resources in food safety?

Jun 28, 2019 by Ashley Nickle #Opinion, #Food safety, #Produce Research, #Produce Retail, #Produce Tech

Updated Tomato Metrics outline food safety standards

The United Fresh Produce Association has released updated food safety audit standards for the fresh tomato supply chain.

Jun 27, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Food safety, #Tomatoes, #United Fresh

CPS shares research relevant for produce at 10th symposium

AUSTIN, Texas — Scientists presented research on animal intrusion, water treatment, buffer zones and much more at the 10th Center for Produce Safety Symposium June 18-19.

Jun 27, 2019 by Ashley Nickle #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Food safety, #Produce Crops, #Produce Research

Borton Fruit uses Corvium safety system

New software that enables continuous monitoring of environmental testing points within a packing facility is one of the top features that Yakima, Wash.-based Borton Fruit is using in its food safety program.

Jun 26, 2019 by Tom Karst #Food safety

Crisis communication is all about preparation

A crisis communication plan for a fresh produce company should cover more than just food safety issues, Amy Philpott believes.

Jun 25, 2019 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #Food safety