Category: Food Safety

Vegetable Growers News | May 2023

Ionized gas used for food safety

Start-up company NanoGuard Technologies is in the early phases of designing a technology that uses air and electricity to kill molds and pathogens on fruits, vegetables and other food, with a goal of replacing chemical sanitizers throughout the food chain.

Vegetable Growers News | May 2023

Pest, disease damage expected, harvest impacts uncertain

The seemingly unending flow of water saturating their fields is burdening California growers with pests and diseases.

INDUSTRY NEWS | May 04, 2023

California cantaloupe growers report delayed planting

California cantaloupe growers are reporting that wet fields and rainy weather definitely delayed planting in the southern growing districts.

Vegetable Growers News | April 2023

Scientists study lettuce that resists E. coli

INDUSTRY NEWS | Mar 29, 2023

IFPA mourns past PMA chair Peter Goulet

IFPA Peter Goulet International Fresh Produce Association

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 24, 2023

USDA to reimburse specialty crop food safety costs

USDA Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 19, 2023

FDA issues reminder on harvest, postharvest water rule enforcement

Food and Drug Administration FDA FSMA

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 05, 2023

EFI enlarges operations in 2022

Equitable Food Initiative