Tag: center for produce safety

It was only a matter of time before we saw another story of another consumer who finds a frog in their packaged salad.

Michael Spinazzola, president of Diversified Restaurant Systems, knows the value of trust in working with supply partners on food safety issues. This includes reviewing regular food safety audits and visits.

Greg and Pamela discuss Uber's new freight plans, the Center for Produce Safety's Research Symposium and a hot market for California Avocados. Memes, cats, dogs and avocados -- what else could you ask for?

AUSTIN, TX--At the close of the 10th Annual Center for Produce Safety Research Symposium, attendees took a moment to recognize Bob Whitaker, Chief Science & Technology Officer for the Produce Marketing Association for his service to CPS, to PMA, and to the broader fresh produce industry. 

Corsi explained the outreach the CPS Knowledge Transfer Task Force undertook to bring in more attendees, and why it’s so important for the broader produce industry to get involved.

Putting the 2018 romaine crisis into perspective isn’t easy to stomach. The industry can’t move forward until it addresses key issues, panelists said.

SAN ANTONIO —If you want to avoid a food safety disaster, forget the idea of “business as usual.” Martin Wiedmann of Cornell University and Dave Corsi of Wegmans Markets represented the Center for Produce Safety in a gut check session for the industry.