Western Growers recently hosted a 5-part webinar series on topics surrounding Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS), which occurred once a month from January to May of 2020. The series started by exploring the basics of WGS and how this tool applies to food safety management. In later months, the topics evolved into sequencing protocols, case studies, ...
Western Growers, United Fresh Produce Association (UFPA) and Produce Marketing Association (PMA) are hosting a webinar on August 5, 2020, that will provide an in-depth overview of the recently-released FDA New Era Blueprint. The blueprint outlines the approach FDA will take over the next decade to usher in the New Era of Smarter Food Safety. The ...
Register today for U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) webinar to discuss the 2020 Leafy Greens STEC Action Plan. The webinar will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2020, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT/2 p.m. – 3 p.m. ET. The Leafy Greens STEC Action Plan, which was released this past March, outlines steps the ...
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently assessing COVID-19 information resource needs and is asking food and agriculture businesses across the state to participate in a brief survey. Results from the survey will help improve how COVID-19 information is relayed to California food and ag businesses. Don’t miss this opportunity to voice ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hosted a webinar today to discuss several topics related to the safety of leafy greens. After FDA’s Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response Frank Yiannas offered insightful opening remarks, the following topics were discussed: Latest Outbreak Investigation Report California Longitudinal Study and CDFA update Agricultural Water Treatment…