Lisa Jo Lupo

Lisa is the editor of Quality Assurance & Food Safety (QA) magazine. llupo@gie.net

Technological evolutions help preserve produce in transportation

By incorporating different technologies, businesses can reduce food safety risks, increase food quality and extend shelf life.

Aligning hazards with risk: a “prudent” activity

Produce growers must be sensible when developing a fully formed food safety plan.

Recalls: staying ahead of the game

Developing and following strict standard operating procedures can prevent food contamination from having more serious consequences.

A clean stop at crop stop

Creating a “clean stop” between growing cycles can help reduce contamination in your greenhouse and keep your produce healthier.

Tracing the process

Here’s how to link food safety from grower to consumer, and back again, using traceability systems.

A global perspective on food safety and security

A visit to Wageningen University & Research provided new insights into food production around the world.

Follow the Rule

The Produce Safety Rule is in effect — here’s what it means for growers.

Confused by FSMA water quality calculations? You’re not alone.

The produce industry awaits an FDA review of regulatory standards.