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Scott Mathews joins iFoodDS as CEO

Scott Mathews is the new CEO of iFoodDecisionSciences, and Diane Wetherington has been appointed executive chairwoman of the board.

Jul 02, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #People, #Food safety

FDA revisits food safety with Mexican papaya industry

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a second notice to the importance of food safety measures to the Mexican papaya industry.

Jun 29, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Crops, #Papayas, #Texas International Produce Assn., #Food safety

PTI adds, updates tools to support traceability

The Produce Traceability Initiative has added/upgrade four tools for the industry to support traceability implementation.

Jun 26, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Food safety, #Produce Retail, #PMA, #United Fresh, #CPMA, #Traceability, #CPMA

Canada to require LGMA certification for Arizona leafy greens

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency will be requiring that leafy greens from Arizona must be from a grower involved in the state’s Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement to be imported into Canada.

Jun 17, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Crops, #Cabbage, #Endive Escarole, #Kale, #Lettuce, #Salad Mix, #Romaine, #Spinach, #Food safety

Procurant offers cloud-based traceability service

Procurant, Los Gatos, Calif., has a new cloud-based traceability service.

Jun 06, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Food safety, #Produce Crops, #Produce Tech

Food safety focus: Turning up the heat on composting

Both conventional and organic farming employ finished compost to enhance tilth and provide slow-release fertilizer for crops. However, compost can also pose a risk to the food safety of fresh produce.

May 27, 2020 by Doug Grant #Produce (General), #Food safety, #Produce Retail, #Opinion

Florida waits for rebound from COVID-19 in phases

COVID-19 has had a profound effect on the economy of Florida, nearly stopping tourism and related industry in its tracks since mid-March.

May 18, 2020 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #Florida, #Tropical Fruit Marketing, #Food safety, #Foodservice, #COVID-19

Jen Warner joins Raley’s as chief administrative officer

Raley’s has hired Jen Warner as chief administrative officer, overseeing the company’s food safety, sustainability and other programs.

May 13, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #People, #Produce Retail, #Food safety, #Sustainability

Distance from CAFOs — Looking at the risks and how to mitigate them

Let’s explore a challenging, complex and sensitive food safety question: How can our industry operate more safely in proximity to concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs)?

Apr 23, 2020 by Doug Grant #Produce (General), #Food safety, #Produce Retail

LGMA web seminar updates buyers on food safety issues

UPDATED: The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement has scheduled another web seminar for retailers, foodservice operators and other buyers, with an emphasis on COVID-19 updates.

Apr 13, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Food safety, #Lettuce, #COVID-19, #Produce Retail, #Foodservice