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United Fresh’s McEntire feted by NSF International at 2020 Food Safety Summit
NSF International, a global public health and safety organization, announced United Fresh Produce Association’s Jennifer McEntire, senior vice presi... READ MORE »
New research projects to answer urgent produce safety questions funded by CPS
The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has funded 14 new research projects, valued at just over $3.3 million, to help answer industry's most urgent pr... READ MORE »
Preharvest sanitizing spray examined for produce food safety
When vegetable farmers harvest crops, they often rely on postharvest washing to reduce any foodborne pathogens, but a new University of Georgia study ... READ MORE »
COVID-19 farmworker safety video series launched in Florida
As the fall harvest season begins, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) are la... READ MORE »
Food safety research enhanced by produce industry
Growers need not wait on the government for timely guidance to food safety questions or concerns. That’s what industry veteran Victor Smith sees ... READ MORE »
Alliance for Food and Farming webinar on farm, produce safety available
The Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) recently hosted a webinar for registered dietitians and nutrition communicators, “Farming and Produce Safety... READ MORE »
CFAP payment limits hinder specialty crop producers, study finds
A study recently conducted by the Agricultural & Food Policy Center (AFPC) at Texas A&M University found that the payment limits imposed by ... READ MORE »
McEntire promoted by United Fresh as senior VP of food safety, technology
United Fresh Produce Association announced July 23 the promotion of Jennifer McEntire to the position of senior vice president, food safety and techno... READ MORE »
Safety conditions for children addressed in new guidance document
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Department of Labor have introduced joint guidelines and accompanying checklists to help agric... READ MORE »
Procurant expands operations to launch produce traceability solution
Procurant, a Silicon Valley technology company transforming the global food supply chain, announced the creation of a new customer innovation center a... READ MORE »
