Category: Food Safety
MSU Extension’s Ben Phillips honored
MSU Extension’s Ben Phillips has been honored. Read more about the vegetable agent receiving the distinguished service award.
EFI streamlines worker certification program
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) has streamlined its workforce certification process. Learn how the change impacts growers and farmworkers.
Penn State to host microgreens food safety webinar
Penn State’s Microgreens: Addressing Food Safety Concerns webinar is scheduled for March 13. Get more details and register now.
Naturipe Farms’ Earth-first philosophy
Naturipe Farms advances sustainable practices in vegetable farming with regenerative methods, renewable energy and strict food safety.
USDA increases funding for new specialty crop program
A program designed to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops has gotten an infusion of funds, a higher payment cap and an extended application deadline.
Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference early registration ending soon
Early registration is ending soon for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference.
Experts urge produce distributors to prepare for FSMA 204 compliance now
Food safety experts urged produce distributors to act now to meet the new traceability requirements under the FSMA 204.
NC State Extension assisting growers harmed by Hurricane Helene
NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Extension is providing support and assistance to members of the CALS and agricultural communities affected by Hurricane Helene.
Food safety training planned by Georgia Department of Agriculture
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is scheduling food safety training.
Editor’s Letter: Food safety, harvest and a new focus are all in the forefront
Welcome to Vegetable Growers News’ (VGN) food safety issue, which highlights postharvest steps growers are taking to ensure the crop safety.
Producers, suppliers may be on an accelerated deadline with FSMA 204 compliance
Compliance for the U.S. FDA rule requiring additional traceability records for certain foods may come sooner than 2026.
Neolithics introduces AI produce inspection for vegetable growers
Neolithics has launched an AI-based produce inspection service designed to benefit vegetable growers by providing rapid, non-destructive assessments.
Fresh Inset brings shelf life tech to U.S.
Fresh Inset, a European food-tech company, has introduced its Vidre+ Complex technology to the U.S.
MSU global food safety event tackles food policy, research
Leaders in food safety innovation, research and policy from across the globe gathered at Michigan State University (MSU) in July to discuss issues and topics related to food safety and food security during the Global Food Safety Symposium.
UF food safety education offered
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is offering food safety trainings.
Bulk weigh filling machine introduced by WeighPack
A new bulk weigh filling machine has been introduced by precision weigh-filling and packaging machinery manufacturer WeighPack Systems Inc.
New statewide Florida Extension agent educates growers on food safety
A new statewide Florida Extension agent is helping growers manage food safety concerns.
IFPA previews Washington conference
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is gearing up for its annual Washington Conference, set to take place in the first week of June.
Speakers announced for Center for Produce Safety event
The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) is promoting the names of the scientists who will be presenting at the 2024 CPS Research Symposium.
Bill would boost USDA block grants for specialty crops
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