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New Report Examines Imported Produce Oversight
The Western Growers Science team recently released a report that examines how imported fresh produce is regulated relative to domestic production and identifies opportunities to strengthen oversight of foreign suppliers. The analysis highlights structural gaps in inspection frequency, reliance on importer-based controls under the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) and limited…
FDA Human Foods Program 2026 Priorities: What They Mean for Fresh Produce
The FDA’s Human Foods Program (HFP) recently released its 2026 Priority Deliverables, outlining a broad set of activities focused on food safety, nutrition, prevention and public health. The priorities span a wide range of topics, including contaminants in food, microplastics, the Closer to Zero initiative and other emerging scientific and regulatory issues. For the fresh produce industry,…
GAO’s FSMA Findings: What They Mean for the Fresh Produce Industry
In January 2026, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report to Congress evaluating how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is implementing the preventive framework under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) — the landmark law intended to shift the U.S. food safety system from reacting to foodborne illness to preventing it. Recent media coverage has largely…
Fresh Produce Sampling: Questions and Resources for Members
Ongoing fresh produce sampling conducted by government entities across some states has raised questions from fresh produce companies about what to expect and how to respond. To address common questions during these situations, we are releasing a Q&A resource that addresses commonly asked questions related to government-led sampling, including appropriate actions, documentation considerations…