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Ann Donahue
Western Growers, Director, Marketing and Communications

Ann Donahue serves as Director, Marketing and Communications for Western Growers, where she is responsible for external communication efforts and publicizing the Association’s executives, initiatives, and members across all media platforms. Ann spent more than 20 years as an editor and reporter covering entertainment journalism, with bylines at publications including Variety, the L.A. Times, Billboard, […]

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May, 2026
FDA Leadership Changes Signal Continued Focus on Human Food Program

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced leadership changes impacting the agency's Human Food Program (HFP), with Kyle Diamantas named Acting FDA Commissioner, replacing Martin Makary. Don Prater will now serve as Acting Deputy Commissioner for the Human Foods Program.  Diamantas has played a leading role in several recent FDA reform and chemical safety…

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Western Growers Science FAQ on Prop 65 and Science-Based Context for Cadmium in Spinach 

As questions continue around Prop 65 notices related to cadmium in spinach, Western Growers Science has developed a FAQ document to help provide additional content and science-based information for the industry. The resource covers regulatory considerations, research findings, and current efforts underway to support growers.  Access the Prop 65 FAQ here.

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FDA Finalizes Food Chemical Postmarket Assessment Framework

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized its updated process for postmarket assessment of chemicals in food, establishing a new framework and prioritization tool that will help the agency identify substances for future review.  The framework is intended to create a more systematic and transparent approach to evaluating food chemicals by monitoring potential hazards,…

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