The 2025 Center for Produce Safety (CPS) Symposium is set to take place next week in La Jolla, Calif., on June 18 and 19. This event will bring together researchers and industry leaders to discuss research findings and advancements in produce safety. The symposium will feature:
- 11 final research reports
- (Previous year reports and posters can be accessed in the CPS website)
- 23 interim research updates
- Four master classes covering crucial topics including:
- Log Reduction Use, abuse, and how to de-mystify it – Dr. Martin Wiedmann
- The Truth of n60 Sampling – Dr. Michelle Danyluk
- Agricultural Water Sampling – Dr. Channah Rock
- Brushes: Challenges and Opportunities – Dr. Claire Murphy
- Industry panels offering actionable takeaways to fuel change
We are proud to have our Western Growers Science team actively participating in the symposium:
- De Ann Davis, SVP of Science, will be a panelist for the project: A viability assay for Cyclospora and its surrogates Eimeria.
- Joelle Mosso, AVP of Science Programs, will lead the discussion for the project: Flexible risk process models to quantify residual risks and the impact of interventions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leading experts and gain valuable insights. Register here.
Key learnings from last year’s symposium can be found here.