Safe Food Alliance would like to give a heartfelt congratulations to Blue Diamond Growers -Salida for becoming the 2019 Pinnacle Club “Plant of the Year”! Thank you for your unwavering commitment to providing safe food for consumers around the world. The “Plant of the Year” facility goes above and beyond in implementing best food safety
Almond Board 5/8 CASP In the Orchard Workshop – Integrated Pest Management – Madera – View agenda here. RSVP to Ann Friedrich at afriedrich@almondboard.com For more information: Ashley Correia – (209) 672-7382 5/13 Strategic Ag Innovation Committee Meeting For more information, contact Debye Hunter at (209) 343-3230 or dhunter@almondboard.com. 5/14 Navigating the Waters – World
On March 5th, 2019, the FDA announced the release of an additional FSMA draft guidance – this time related to its Intentional Adulteration rule. Processors need to be paying attention. This year the food industry will see the first compliance dates pass for this rule, the last of the seven FSMA rules issued by the
The FDA has announced that an additional 2 year extension has been made final to the Produce Safety Rule. This extension is good news for the grower community. For those familiar with the FDA’s FSMA Produce Safety rule, you are aware that water requirements are probably the most contentious part of the rule. Due to
Almond Alliance of California 4/30 Almond Alliance 38th Annual Convention The Meritage Resort & Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way Napa, 94558 United States Almond Board 4/10 CASP In the Orchard Workshop – Yield Components For more information, contact Ann Friedrich at (209) 343-3241 or afriedrich@almondboard.com 4/11 CASP In the Orchard Workshop – Yield Components For more
The Safe Food Alliance team is proud to introduce the newest additions to the family. Annette Magee, Juan M. Sanchez, and Joseph Nicholl now represent our Business Development team with Safe Food Alliance. Each member brings with them a unique set of skills which make them a well-rounded team ready to serve the needs of
Just as Intentional Adulteration is a check on internal processes and vulnerabilities, the Foreign Supplier Verification Program Rule or FSVP is an external check on overseas suppliers. When considering the implementation of any new FSMA rule, it’s important to get a baseline understanding of what the government is requiring including what the rule entails, and
Gluten-Free. For years we have been trying to decide if the label is a safety warning, a new diet, or a marketing ploy. With the ever-increasing amount of people choosing gluten-free over other products, it’s safe to say that these trends are less about medical need and more about preference. Background Gluten is a protein
