The INC International Nut and Dried Fruit Council has elected Australian Mr. Michael Waring, Chairman for the next four years. Waring succeeds Mr. Mark Mariani, Executive Chairman of Mariani Packing Company, who has recently completed his four years of service as Chair of INC Board of Trustees. As is customary, the appointment was made official
Draft Concept Note from the Food and Agriculture Organizations of the United Nations On 7 June 2019, the world will celebrate the first ever World Food Safety Day, an international observance proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly on 20 December 2018. The celebration is a unique opportunity to draw attention and inspire action to
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
The FDA has issued an announcement regarding the timing of facility inspections for the last of the FSMA rules that many companies in the food supply chain will have to comply with. This announcement affects both food processors and storage facilities such as warehousing operations. The first compliance date, for the largest companies, is in July
On March 5th, 2019, the FDA announced the release of an additional FSMA draft guidance – this time related to its Intentional Adulteration rule.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
Almond Alliance of California Almond Alliance 38th Annual Convention APRIL 30 – MAY 2 The Meritage Resort & Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way Napa, 94558 United States American Pistachio Growers Heat Illness Prevention Training April 12 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pm C.P.D.E.S. Portugues Hall, 172 W. Jefferson Ave Easton, CA 93706 California Dried Plum Board
If you farm produce in California, you may have received a letter this week from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The letter, mailed to thousands of produce farms across the state, contains important information about on-farm food safety inspections that will begin this Spring. The inspections are part of a new law
Almond Board 2/6 Lunch and Learn: Springtime Management Strategies Limited to the first 20 RSVPs. For more information, contact Spencer Cooper at (209) 604-3727 or scooper@almondboard.com 2/7 Global Communications Committee Meeting 2/13-2/14 Strategic Ag Innovation Committee Strategic Meeting For more information, contact Debye Hunter at (209) 343-3230 or dhunter@almondboard.com 2/20 Technical and Regulatory Affairs Meeting
