Traceability

FDA Intends to Extend Compliance Date for Food Traceability Rule
The agency said it intends to move the compliance date from January 2026 to July 2028.
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Technological evolutions help preserve produce in transportation
By incorporating different technologies, businesses can reduce food safety risks, increase food quality and extend shelf life.
Safety in labels
In light of recent lettuce recalls, growers should make the move to make their produce traceable sooner rather than later.
FDA, CDC lift nationwide romaine consumer advisory, announce voluntary labeling agreement
The FDA has not discovered any contaminated hydroponic or greenhouse-grown romaine.
PMA CEO Cathy Burns unveils two new initiatives
During her State of the Industry report at the 2018 Fresh Summit, Burns gave details on a new turnkey produce safety and certification program, and a free HR assessment tool.
Industry organizations address E. coli O157:H7 foodborne illness outbreak
Produce trade groups respond to consumer, media, buyer and supplier inquiries.
People in Produce: Andrew Carter
The CEO of mushroom operation Smallhold shares insights into his greenhouse background and how his distributed farming model works.