Month: January 2020

As Romaine Outbreak is Declared Over, California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement Steps Up Efforts to Improve Safety

January 16, 2020 California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement

“The industry is enforcing upon themselves even more stringent food safety requirements than were previously in place through the Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement,” said Scott Horsfall, CEO if the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA). …

Outbreak Appears Over; FDA Investigation Efforts Continue

January 16, 2020 FDA

FDA will continue its investigation into potential sources and contributing factors that led to the outbreak in order to inform future prevention efforts. …

Eagle Eye Produce Welcomes Joe Ange as Director of Business Development

January 16, 2020 Eagle Eye Produce

Idaho Falls, Idaho based Eagle Eye Produce, a top tier Grower and Shipper of potatoes, onions, watermelons, and Nogales vegetables welcomes Joe Ange to take on a role as Director of Business Development. …

Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation Launched at Potato Expo 2020

January 16, 2020 National Potato Council

The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (LEAF), a new 501(c)3 organization, was created to provide tools, training, and support necessary to develop growers and industry members as leaders. …

Statement by FL Commissioner Nikki Fried on USTR Commitments to Seasonal Produce Protections

January 16, 2020 Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried offered the following statement regarding formal commitments recently made by U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to protect American seasonal produce growers from unfair trade practices harming the industry. …