Food Safety

GLOBALG.A.P. programs recognized by GFSI

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized two programs of GLOBALG.A.P. North America (GGNA): its Integrated Farm Assurance and Produce... continue reading »

Annual symposium to target produce safety

The Center for Produce Safety is hosting the fourth annual Produce Research Symposium June 25 and 26 at Wegmans Conference Center in Rochester, N.Y.... continue reading »

PTI developing responses to traceability report

Two pilot projects to improve methods of food traceability have been completed and available for examination and comment. The Institute of Food Tech... continue reading »

She Stepped Up

It’s hard to imagine a more wrenching set of circumstances than the ones that presented themselves to the Nucci and Ramsey families in 2005 an... continue reading »

Birko offers foamers, boot washer/scrubbers

With the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) placing a greater focus on food safety, Birko recommends its entryway foamers and boot scrubbers/washe... continue reading »

New web resource keeps industry updated on FSMA

The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) has launched a special section of its website to update industry on the Food Safety Moderniza... continue reading »

United Fresh announces slate of board, officer nominees

United Fresh has announced new officers and directors nominated to serve on the United Fresh Produce Association Board of Directors. The new chair... continue reading »

FDA commissioner announces extension of FSMA comment period

FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg announced the agency’s intention to extend the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) comment period by 120 da... continue reading »

ThermoWorks rolls out HACCP mobile app

ThermoWorks has introduced HACCP Mobile, the only app that pairs with a Bluetooth thermometer probe and turns any iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch into a... continue reading »

PMA names vice president of food safety, technology

Jim Gorny has been hired to fill the new position of vice president of food safety and technology for the Produce Marketing Association. In his ro... continue reading »