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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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Western Growers Science to Present at IAFP Meeting July 14-17

Western Growers Science will take center stage at the upcoming International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Annual Meeting in Long Beach, Calif., scheduled from July 14-17. Recognized as a premier global conference in food safety, IAFP attracts thousands of professionals from industry, academia and government sectors fostering valuable networking opportunities. Sessions featuring…

Highlights from the 2024 CPS Research Symposium

Western Growers Science was front and center at the 15th annual Center for Produce Safety Research Symposium, held June 18-19, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center. De Ann Davis, Senior Vice President of Science, moderated alongside food safety experts in two pivotal presentations: "Animal Intrusions and Pathogen Transfer" and "Pathogen Persistence and Growth on Fresh…

USDA Strategy Aims to Detect, Mitigate, and Prevent Invasive Fruit Flies

Invasive fruit flies pose a significant threat to U.S. agriculture, particularly for fresh fruits and vegetables. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), has unveiled a comprehensive 5-year strategy to combat the threat of invasive fruit flies and measure its progress. Here is what growers need to know…