food safety

Agreements to expand distribution of AeroFarms microgreens

Indoor vertical farming leader AeroFarms is expanding distribution of its microgreens through agreements with produce wholesaler and distributor S. Ka... continue reading »

IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show lineup set

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show keynote lineup for 2023 includes speakers from the worlds of busin... continue reading »

How to keep produce safe from salmonella, other hazards

Trevor Suslow, an Extension research specialist at the University of California, Davis, is a key figure in fresh produce food safety, helping to defin... continue reading »

Applicants sought to review Produce Safety University course

A cooperative agreement between Produce Safety University and the USDA is providing institutes of higher education and nonprofits the opportunity to r... continue reading »

Listeriosis cases being investigated in western Washington

Listeriosis cases that have hospitalized five people and killed three are being investigated in western Washington. The Tacoma-Pierce County Health... continue reading »

AgroFresh acquires Tessara, expands postharvest portfolio

AgroFresh Solutions Inc., a global leader in postharvest produce freshness solutions, has acquired postharvest solutions provider Tessara from global ... continue reading »

New ready-to-use salad mix hitting North American markets this month

Markon Cooperative’s new pre-cut, ready-to-use proprietary salad mix will be available in mid-July through the company’s member-distributors in th... continue reading »

IFPA’s Washington Conference set for September

Hundreds of produce and floral industry leaders will gather in Washington, D.C. in September to advocate for issues including food safety, nutrition p... continue reading »

FDA’s ongoing changes include proposed restructuring of Office of Regulatory Affairs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing reorganization of its Human Food Program now includes a restructuring of the Office of Regulatory Af... continue reading »

Program offers food safety certifications for aspiring and current professionals

A new food safety program from the Association of Food and Drug Officials offers credentialing for aspiring food safety professionals and those alread... continue reading »