The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is looking to fill nine vacancies on the Standardization Advisory Committee. This committee makes recommendations to the CDFA Secretary on all matters regarding the Standardization Program—a program which enforces laws and regulations governing minimum standards for maturity, quality, size, standard container and pack and container…
On February 20, 2018, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) will be hosting a food safety forum and town hall in Salinas, Calif., on the soon-to-be published Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) and updates on the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). This event is part of CPMA’s revitalized food safety focus. This information ...
Tops Markets announced that it is filing for bankruptcy to eliminate a substantial portion of debt from the company’s balance sheet. We understand that this financial restructure may affect a number of Western Growers members, and if shippers are in need of guidance with their PACA Trust rights, please contact Western Growers Trade Practices Department. ...