Current issue
March/April 2025
Microbial die-off: A complicated path to mitigate water contamination
April 7 is the first compliance date for the new provisions of the preharvest water rules announced in 2024 under the (FSMA) Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule. That date affects farms that sold more than $500,000 of fresh produce in the previous three years.
Modern X-ray systems can multitask to ensure food safety
By utilizing density differences and analyzing the resulting greyscale X-ray images, X-ray inspection equipment has moved beyond product safety into other areas of quality control for various product and packaging types.
Navigating the evolving landscape of food safety
Food safety has never been more critical, particularly in the produce sector, where fresh fruits and vegetables face risks at every stage of production. From farm to table, the industry must address microbial contamination, supply chain transparency and regulatory compliance while embracing technological innovations that enhance food safety protocols.
Online water management platform gaining global traction
Recent headlines haven’t made for easy reading for produce growers and processors. Foodborne illness traced back to contaminated fruits or vegetables is grabbing readers’ attention, with warnings about avoiding fresh-cut fruits or bagged greens.
Produce pioneer: Burns forging impactful path from humble beginnings
When Cathy Burns took a job bagging groceries at a local Shop n’ Save in high school, she didn’t know she was embarking on a groundbreaking career.
