Salinas Valley: Growers Contend With How to Make Sure Leafy Greens are Safe

“We absolutely recognize that there are millions of servings of these products consumed every single day. And the food is safe — except when it isn’t,” said Trevor Suslow, a food safety expert at UC Davis who recently stepped down as the vice president of produce safety at the Produce Marketing Association.

PMA Statement: CDC and FDA declare 3rd E. coli outbreak over

December 23, 2020 Produce Marketing Association

In response to the CDC’s most recent update to their E. coli outbreak investigation, PMA has shared the following statement:

PMA Hails Passage of COVID Stimulus Package

December 22, 2020 PMA

The U.S. House and Senate leadership reached agreement on a $908 billion COVID-19 stimulus package that will bring a desperately needed financial infusion into the U.S. fresh produce and floral industries. The package is expected to be approved by the full House and Senate today, and the President has indicated he will sign it.

PMA Comments on EPA Proposed Rule on Exemptions of Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs)

December 14, 2020 Produce Marketing Association

The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) submitted comments on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposed Rule for Pesticides; Exemptions of Certain Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs) Derived from Newer Technologies.

PMA Caps Off 2020 Virtual Town Hall Series with Insights from Industry Leaders Bruce Taylor and John Anderson

December 11, 2020 Produce Marketing Association

PMA CEO Cathy Burns will host this fireside chat, providing a forum for all three leaders to share their insights and perspectives on 2020 and how the fresh produce and floral communities can capitalize on new opportunities in 2021.