Food Safety
University of Georgia imaging software supports food safety initiatives
Many countries struggle with food shipments being damaged or destroyed by invasive insects and plant disease. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, between 20% and 40% of global crop production is lost to pests,... more »
Survival of COVID-19 on surfaces in food supply chain subject of $1M grant
From the delivery of an Amazon package to ordering takeout food, people touch a multitude of surfaces every day, leaving behind residue, germs, and more. Food supply chain personnel from every level - growing, processing,... more »
NSF International honors United Fresh’s Jennifer McEntire at 2020 Food Safety Summit
NSF International, a global public health and safety organization, announced United Fresh Produce Association’s Jennifer McEntire, senior vice president of food safety and technology, as this year’s Food Safety Leadership Award recipient. After noticing gaps... more »
Apple Residue Report released by Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission
Since 2011, the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC) has conducted studies in apple and cherry to generate pesticide residue data for commonly used insecticides and fungicides to help Washington growers make more informed choices... more »
EFI hires Karla Cook as certification manager
On its continued path of growth, Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer advocacy groups, has hired Karla Cook as certification manager. Cook brings extensive... more »
United Fresh Produce Association opens Class Two of produce safety program
United Fresh Produce Association is now accepting applications for Class Two of the Produce Safety Immersion Program. To further support the career development of produce safety professionals, they also are launching two new programs: a... more »
CPS funds 14 new research projects to answer urgent produce safety questions
The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has funded 14 new research projects, valued at just over $3.3 million, to help answer the industry's most urgent produce food safety questions. The 14 funded projects address pressing... more »
FDA and Mexican counterparts enhance food safety partnership
During an Oct. 5 virtual ceremony , the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and its regulatory counterparts in Mexico – the Federal Commission for the Protection from Sanitary RisksExternal Link Disclaimer (COFEPRIS) and the National Service of... more »
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