On September 17th, Western Growers Science hosted a successful Sampling and Testing Integrity Workshop at the Grower-Shipper Association in Salinas, Calif. Led by our dedicated team members Joelle Mosso, Science Program Associate Vice President, and Gustavo Reyes, Food Safety Manager, this event brought together industry professionals to explore the critical aspects of sampling and testing in food safety. 

Workshop Highlights: 

The day began with welcoming remarks, setting the stage for a series of insightful presentations. Gustavo Reyes discussed effective sampling practices, highlighting their crucial role in ensuring accurate test results. Joelle Mosso followed with best practices for maintaining the integrity of sampling and testing processes, along with strategies for establishing reliable sampling verification. 

Esteemed guests presented on the following topics: bacterial physiology, performance test methods, method verification and validation, practical strategies for implementing effective guard rails in operations and innovative technologies for pathogen detection. 

The day concluded with a discussion from the Western Growers Science Team on data utilization through GreenLink®, encouraging attendees to think critically about leveraging data for improved food safety. 

For a complete agenda and list of presenters, please click here. 

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the success of this workshop!