FDA Proposes Rule To Prevent Food Safety Risks During Transportation

February 3, 2014 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today proposed a rule that would require certain shippers, receivers, and carriers who transport food by motor or rail vehicles to take steps to prevent the contamination of human and animal food during transportation.

Webinar Series Announced For The Draft National Sustainable Agriculture Standard

February 3, 2014 Leonardo Academy

Leonardo Academy, a charitable organization that develops national voluntary standards, announced a webinar series on the National Sustainable Agriculture Standard (LEO-4000 – Public Comment Draft).  The webinars will be presented once a week and then posted on the Leonardo Academy web site for on demand viewing.

FPAA Submits Comments To FDA Regarding Third-Party Auditors/Certification Bodies Rule

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments on the Third-Party Auditors/Certification Bodies to Conduct Food Safety Audits and to Issue Certifications (Third-Party Auditor Rule). The FPAA represents U.S. companies involved in the growing, harvesting, and importation of fresh produce grown in Mexico and distributed throughout North America.

C.H. Robinson Expands Welch’s Grape Distribution Globally

February 3, 2014 C.H. Robinson

C.H. Robinson, one of the world’s largest produce and logistics companies, continues to expand Welch’s® Fresh Grapes globally. To mark the occasion, Welch’s® Fresh Grapes and other produce offerings will be showcased at the C.H. Robinson booth during the Fruit Logistica show in Berlin, Germany from February 5-7.

CA Tomato Growers Look To Social Media To Promote Products

February 3, 2014 John Holland, Modesto Bee

Tomato growers meeting Tuesday in Modesto heard two tidbits from market research: Moms still plan most family meals, and they love to use Facebook.