The appointment of Suzanne Devereaux-McKinstrie as Chief Executive Officer for the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) was announced at the recent CPS Symposium hosted in Nashville, Tennessee. After leading international market development efforts and working extensively with growers, industry leaders and agricultural stakeholders to advance the mission of American Pistachio Growers, Devereaux-McKinstrie now assumes a new role. 

Her appointment comes at a time when the produce industry faces increasing challenges related to food safety, evolving regulations, sustainability and consumer expectations. Organizations such as CPS play a critical role by funding applied research that helps the fresh produce industry, researchers and regulators advance science-based decisions. As she begins her new role, Western Growers will work alongside her to advance CPS’s future priorities, partnerships and overall direction. 

Her appointment represents not only a leadership transition for CPS but also an opportunity to further connect scientific research with the broader agricultural community and the practical challenges facing specialty crop producers. 

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