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California to Phase Out Gas-Powered Cars by 2035

Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order requiring that, by 2035, all new cars and passenger trucks sold in California must be zero-emission vehicles. Newsom’s press release states that the executive order is his latest action for “aggressively mov[ing] the state further away from its reliance on climate change-causing fossil fuels while retaining and creating jobs and spurring economic growth.”

Matthew Allen Sep 24 2020 in Environment

Register Now for Leafy Greens Seasonality Webinar

Join us for part two of the Leafy Greens Seasonality webinar series, which will cover industry best practices before and during transition periods. This series is hosted by Western Growers Science in collaboration with the Arizona and California LGMAs.

Part 2: Industry Efforts, Tools, and Best Practices to Consider Before and During Transition Periods

This presentation will offer valuable insight regarding:

Cory Lunde Sep 22 2020 in Food Safety

Imminent FDA Inspections for Certain Leafy Greens Operations

Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released their 2020 Leafy Greens STEC Action Plan. The plan outlines steps to advance the safety of fresh leafy greens in response to recurring foodborne outbreaks of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections with a confirmed or suspected link to leafy greens.

Sonia Salas Sep 22 2020 in Food Safety

FDA Announces FSMA Food Traceability Proposed Rule – Comment Period Opens

Yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a proposed rule to establish additional traceability recordkeeping requirements for certain foods. FDA also published a draft Food Traceability List (FTL), which describes the foods that would be subject to the proposed requirements. The proposed FTL consist of several foods including leafy greens, cucumbers, herbs (fresh), melons, peppers, sprouts, tomatoes and fresh cut fruits and vegetables.

Sonia Salas Sep 22 2020 in Food Safety

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