Category: Food Safety
MSU Extension’s Ben Phillips honored
MSU Extension’s Ben Phillips has been honored. Read more about the vegetable agent receiving the distinguished service award.
Funding, caps increased, deadline extended for specialty crops program
A program designed to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops has gotten an infusion of funds, a higher payment cap and an extended application deadline.
New board chair elected at Almond Board of California
The Almond Board of California’s board of directors has elected a new leader.
Early registration ending for Southeast Regional conference
The early registration deadline for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference is approaching.
PDA urges produce distributers prepare for FSMA 2024 compliance
Food safety experts urged produce distributors to act now in order to meet the new traceability requirements that have a January 2026 deadline.
NC State helping growers after Hurricane Helene
NC State Extension is helping growers harmed by Hurricane Helene.
Georgia Department of Agriculture schedules food safety training
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is scheduling food safety training.
Penn State offers new online food safety training course geared towards apple packinghouses
Penn State Extension has launched a new online course focused on food safety for apple packinghouses.
MSU hosts global food safety experts
At Michigan State University’s recent (MSU) Global Food Safety Symposium, global authorities in food safety innovation, research and policy discussed issues and topics related to food safety and food security.
UF IFAS offers fruit growers food safety education
The University of Florida, Extension, located in the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is offering food safety trainings for 2024.
Editor’s Letter: New food safety rules affect water, crop handling
Fruit Growers News August issue’s Editor’s Letter discusses how fruit growers are working to ensure they grow, harvest and ship safe food.
Food safety focus of new statewide Florida Extension agent
New statewide Florida Extension agent Stephanie Brown is assisting growers with their food safety practices.
WeighPack Systems introduces bulk weigh filling machine
Precision weigh-filling and packaging machinery manufacturer WeighPack Systems Inc. has launched a new bulk weigh filling machine.
Washington Winegrowers Association to hold food safety webinar
The Washington Winegrowers Association is scheduling a food safety webinar.
IFPA offers sneak peek at Washington conference
IFPA is gearing up for its annual Washington Conference, which focuses on advocacy, networking and industry insights.
Center for Produce Safety research symposium presenters announced
The names of scientists who will be presenting at the Center for Produce Safety’s 2024 CPS Research Symposium have been announced.
Bill aims to increase Specialty Crop Block Grant funding
U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Laphonza Butler (D-California) have introduced a bill to increase the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant program authorization by $15 million.