Tag: alliance for food and farming
AFF: USDA PDP report results help ensure consumer confidence in produce
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More than 99% of the fruits and vegetables and fruit juices tested for residues were well below rigorous safety standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), if residues were present at all.
‘Facts, Not Fear’ media tour scheduled for September
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The Alliance for Food and Farming is excited to announce that the “Facts, Not Fear” Produce Safety Media Tour will take place from September 13-16.
‘Dirty Dozen’ list scientifically unsupportable, hurts consumers
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Peer reviewed research and a survey of registered dietitians has shown the potential negative impact on fruit and vegetable consumption among consumers caused by the so-called “dirty dozen” list.
Countdown to the release of the Dirty Dozen
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With the expected release next month of the Environmental Working Group’s annual Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, also known as the “Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen,” produce advocates are preparing.
Alliance for Food and Farming names chair, management board
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During its June meeting, Kate Tynan, Senior Vice President of the Northwest Horticultural Council, was appointed Chair of the Alliance for Food and Farming Management Board, and Ian LeMay, President of the California Fresh Fruit Association, was appointed as Vice-Chair.
Dirty Dozen, Clean Fifteen lists updated for 2020
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The Environmental Working Group released its annual Shoppers Guide to Pesticides in Produce, also known as the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen, and this year the EWG added a twist: raisins.
Dietitian study shows fear-based messaging hurts produce consumption
- General NewsAccording to a new survey from the Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF), there is almost …
Alliance for Food and Farming launches webpage for dietitians
- General NewsThe Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) has developed a new webpage at safefruitsandveggies.com specifically for …
AFF, Markon host nutrition professionals for “Facts Not Fear” produce safety tour
- General NewsPRESS RELEASE The Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF), in conjunction with Markon Cooperative BB #:123315, …