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Update on Canadian Import Requirements for Romaine Lettuce

On September 14, 2021, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) released new import requirements for all imported romaine lettuce originating in the United States between September 30 and December 31, 2021. CFIA is implementing temporary Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) license conditions during this period to decrease the risk associated with E. coli in romaine lettuce from the geographical area identified by U.S. authorities as to the source of the outbreaks.

De Ann Davis Sep 16 2021 in

Applications for AgSharks Competition Now Open

Agtech entrepreneurs and startups can now apply for the 2021 AgSharks Competition for a chance to win a $250,000 minimum investment and exclusive access to 2,500 produce industry leaders. Applicants can apply at 2021agsharks.splashthat.com.

Stephanie Metzinger Sep 16 2021 in Ag Tech

Applications Now Open to Compete for $250,000 in AgSharks Pitch Competition

Fourth-annual AgSharks Competition will provide agtech startups exclusive access to produce leaders and funding to advance innovative solutions for the agriculture sector

Stephanie Metzinger Sep 15 2021 in

A Shipper’s Formula When Manifest Doesn’t Match USDA or CFIA Inspection

Let’s say that a shipper’s produce arrives at contract destination and then the buyer immediately ships out a portion of that load to their customer before requesting a USDA or CFIA inspection. When the federal inspector arrives at the buyer’s facility, they inspect the remaining cartons of produce. How would the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) interpret the results of a USDA inspection secured on less than the entire number of cartons shipped?

Bryan Nickerson Sep 15 2021 in Produce Insights

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