Join Our First “Lunch and Learn” Webinar of 2014: “What Do We Know About Food Defense?”

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On December 24, 2013, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the rule called “Focused Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration,” which will require domestic and foreign food registered facilities to assess their operations to address hazards that may be intentionally introduced by acts of terrorism. This means that these food facilities would be required to have a written food defense plan.

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Sonia Salas

Governor Brown Declares Drought Emergency: Western Growers Responds

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On Friday, Governor Jerry Brown issued a drought declaration for the state of California which was received favorably by the agriculture community.  Upon the Governor’s announcement, Western Grower’s president and CEO, Tom Nassif, issued the following statement to the media:

“We appreciate the action taken by Governor Brown today.  Drought conditions are wreaking havoc on farmers in California, especially in the San Joaquin Valley.  The situation is dire and requires the full attention of state and federal leaders which is why the declaration is so important.

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Dave Puglia

Nassif Statement on Governor Brown's Emergency Drought Declaration for California

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IRVINE -- The following is a statement by Western Growers’ President and CEO Tom Nassif on Governor Brown’s declaration of a drought emergency today:
 
“We appreciate the action taken by Governor Brown today.  Drought conditions are wreaking havoc on farmers in California, especially in the San Joaquin Valley.  The situation is dire and requires the full attention of state and federal leaders which is why the declaration is so important.

 

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Wendy Fink-Weber

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