Debbie Pennell Retires From the DFA

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
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DFA and Safe Food Alliance Announce “A New Day for DFA”

We are happy to announce a new chapter in DFA and Safe Food Alliance history, known as “A New Day for DFA.” This next chapter will provide members and customers
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Brand New EMP Resources Have Arrived!

Environmental Monitoring is here to stay. Let’s make sure you are building your program the right way. We’ve combined the feedback from clients with our rich, multi-generational laboratory experience to create a brand new information center for
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The DFA of California Selects its Scholarship Recipients

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SACRAMENTO, California, September 17, 2021 — The Dried Fruit Association (DFA) of California Scholarship Foundation announces the selection of its 2021 recipients. The scholarship program is aimed
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Nut Intake May Increase Cognitive Performance of Older Adults

Press Release from INC – International Nut & Dried Fruit Council An INC-funded study, recently published in BMC Geriatrics1 showed that a moderate intake of nuts may lead to improved
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USDA Supports Specialty Crops Producers with Direct Payments for Losses Due to COVID-19

USDA Agricultural Marketing Service sent this bulletin at 05/19/2020 01:07 PM EDT WASHINGTON, May 19, 2020 – As part of the Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture
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How Safe Food Alliance Is Addressing Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Dear Valued Customers,  As we grapple with these unprecedented circumstances, our team would like you to know that we are taking the COVID-19 outbreak very seriously. The safety of our customers and consumers is
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Opportunity for Comment Soon Closing for Proposed Rule – Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Food Rule

Sacramento, CA – On April 6 the period of comment on the Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods Proposed Rule ends. Although this specific rule sounds like it does not
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CEO/ President Sam Keiper Says Goodbye

Dear DFA of California, Safe Food Alliance, and Safe Food Certification members, customers, business associates, and employees, On December 20, 2019, I will officially retire from my position as President/CEO.
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The 2020 Safe Food California Academy Courses Are Now Live

Safe Food California is thrilled to announce the 2020 academy courses. These courses round out the now complete offering for the Monday and Tuesday events at the conference. For the
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