Introducing HACCP 101: Intro to Biological Hazards YouTube Series
Tuesday, 12 March 2024
by AnnMargaret Dwyer
In the world of food safety, knowledge is power. Which is why the team at Safe Food Alliance is excited to announce our new YouTube series “HACCP 101: Intro to
- Published in HACCP, News, Starter Series
HACCP Audit Checklist [FREE TEMPLATE]
Thursday, 22 February 2024
by AnnMargaret Dwyer
In the fast-paced world of food production, HACCP is king. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our latest food safety resource designed to help you keep all 12 steps of
- Published in Audit Prep, HACCP, Templates
Happy Birthday, DFA!
Wednesday, 14 February 2024
by Hillari Bynum
“Today, we pause to celebrate a remarkable journey that began in 1908 with the founding of the Dried Fruit Association of California (DFA). As we mark 116 years of service
- Published in News
Tagged under:
DFA
Glyphosate in Mexico
Thursday, 30 November 2023
by AnnMargaret Dwyer
Over the last five years, glyphosate has been a hot topic, especially in relation to the EU’s Green Deal. But now, we turn our attention a little closer to home
- Published in Food Safety, Industry Updates, News, Pesticides, Testing & Analysis
Export Guide for Almonds (FREE E-BOOK)
Thursday, 30 November 2023
by AnnMargaret Dwyer
If you work in agriculture, you know that almonds are big business. And when you consider that California is the key producer for the entire country, ($5 billion in 2021
- Published in Ebook, Food Safety, Resources, Testing & Analysis
The Benefits of an Internal Auditing System [FREE E-BOOK]
Sunday, 26 November 2023
by Safe Food Alliance Team
If you’re someone who’s audited to a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) scheme such as Safe Quality Food (SQF) or British Retail Consortium (BRCGS), you know that internal audits are
- Published in Audit Prep, Ebook, Food Safety, Resources
The Basics of MRLs and Food Tolerances
Wednesday, 30 August 2023
by Safe Food Alliance Team
If you are growing, packing, importing/exporting, or otherwise involved in the domestic or global trade in agricultural commodities, it is critical you understand and are aware of any Pesticide MRLs
- Published in Pesticides, Testing & Analysis
Aflatoxin Guide for Almonds and Pistachios
Monday, 28 August 2023
by Hillari Bynum
For growers and handlers alike, aflatoxin is a significant hazard to your nut products. While aflatoxins pose a greater risk to developing countries than first world countries, they are carcinogenic
- Published in Starter Series, Testing & Analysis
Debbie Pennell Retires From the DFA
Tuesday, 14 June 2022
by AnnMargaret Dwyer
Today, DFA and Safe Food Alliance sadly announce the retirement of our dear friend and valued employee Debbie Pennell, Commodity Supervisor for the Stockton and Linden areas. We recognize Debbie
- Published in News
Tagged under:
DFA
Opportunities to Grow Demand and Consumption in the Nut and Dried Fruit Industry Amid an Elevated Supply
Tuesday, 17 May 2022
by Safe Food Alliance Team
Supply challenges, demand growth opportunities, and sustainability highlightdiscussion around the 39th World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress in Dubai. The next INC Congress will be held in London, UK from
- Published in Industry Updates