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Take a moment to dive into this quick read on the essentials of food safety and common misunderstandings with our President, Karl Kolb Ph.D..

Take a moment to dive into this quick read on the essentials of food safety and common misunderstandings with our President, Karl Kolb Ph.D..

ATTENTION: The CEA Alliance Food Safety Best Practices To Be Featured In IFPA Virtual Town Hall, November 8! The CEA Alliance’s new best practices document Commodity Specific #foodsafety Guidelines for #controlledenvironmentagriculture Produce Production of #leafygreens and Herbs will be the focus of the International Fresh Produce Association’s Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, November 8 at 12:00 Noon Eastern. The Virtual Town Hall is free to all participants.  The document provides guidance in all areas in production of leafy greens, and was developed by the Alliance’s Food Safety Working Group in collaboration with IFPA. The document was developed under the guidance of more than 20 CEA Alliance Food Safety Working Group members. Outside scientific reviewers included a number of government, academic, retail, foodservice and third-party auditors. Leading the Town Hall will be Tom Stenzel, CEA Alliance Executive Director; Dr. Jennifer McEntire, founder of Food Safety Strategy LLC and former Chief Food Safety and Regulatory Officer of IFPA; and Monica Noble, CEA Alliance Board member and Director of Quality and Safety for 80 Acres.  Please visit https://lnkd.in/escY_avZ to register. To download the document Commodity Specific Food Safety Guidelines for Controlled Environment Agriculture Produce Production of Leafy Greens and Herbs, please visit www.ceaalliance.com. The Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance (CEA Alliance) is a membership trade association representing and serving vertical farms and greenhouse producers growing fruits and vegetables in a highly controlled indoor production environment. Controlled environment growers employ a variety of agricultural production methods and technology to create optimal growing conditions with rigorous environmental controls. Growers utilize innovative technologies such as hydroponics, aeroponics, aquaponics, and soil-based systems to grow a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. For more information, please contact Tom Stenzel, Executive Director, at Tom@CEAAlliance.com. #greenhousegrown #agtechnology #indoorfarming #indoorag #verticalfarming

We are cordially inviting you to the second SDG2 Webinar for 2024 titled, “Safe Bites: Navigating the World of Food Safety" This webinar is aimed at raising awareness about the detection and prevention of risks through food safety practices, and ways to improve human health and sustainable agriculture and development. “Food Safety is everyone’s business” as this area is important not only to regulators or those who are in agriculture, agricultural trade and other parts of the food industry but also equally important for the ordinary consumers and individuals who purchase and consume the food. It is important that students and the academic community also understand the issues and participate in working together to ensure food safety and good health. This webinar provides an opportunity to learn about safe and healthy food and explore opportunities on how to work together for food safety and good health. The webinar, which will be on 18 June 2024 (Tuesday) at 2:00 – 5:00 PM (Philippine time), will feature the following speakers: 1. Dr. Lionel Dabbadie FAO Representative in the Philippines 2. Dr Kenneth Hartigan-Go Faculty and Senior Research Fellow of the Ateneo Policy Center, ASOG 3. Dr. Romeo Quijano Chairperson, Pesticide Action Network in Asia Pacific The webinar will be moderated by Dr. Philip Arnold Tuano, Dean of the Ateneo School of Government. 🔗 Registration link: This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required via https://lnkd.in/ebd95HkA. The link to the Zoom room will be sent via email soon. 📧Contact us: For questions or concerns, please contact SDSN PH via sdsnph@gmail.com with “SDG2 Webinars” in the subject line. About the webinar series: This second webinar for 2024 is being organized by the SDG2 Zero Hunger Project of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, Ateneo de Davao University, and Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan.

LGMA adopts Western Growers’ food safety data sharing initiative Members of the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) plan to adopt Western Growers’ proprietary GreenLink data sharing platform to collect and analyze food safety data. The landmark movement towards industry cohesion means the leafy greens industry will advance collective learning by utilizing a standardized data collection approach, according to a news release. Developed by the Western Growers Science staff in collaboration with Western Growers member companies, the copyrighted GreenLink program provides a digital, secure and confidential online platform that enables users to share food safety data. “The use of GreenLink by the California LGMA is a huge step forward as our industry continues to make sure we advance the best food safety practices, which are essential to providing consumers the safest produce possible,” De Ann Davis, Western Growers’ senior vice president of science, said in the release. “The power of data is irrefutable, and we believe that food safety strategies dictated by science and prevention are the best way to maintain a secure food supply.” https://ow.ly/2a3k50PWjTQ #LGMA #CaliforniaAg #Farmers

🌶 Food safety: FAO raises awareness and understanding of early warning tools and systems 🥝 Food safety is a crucial part of ensuring there's enough safe food for everyone. With food being traded globally and new #technologies changing how we produce food, along with factors like climate change and #dietary habits, it's important to pay more attention to potential dangers to food safety that can occur at any stage of the food supply chain. 🍋 Having systems that give early warnings is key to reducing the risks associated with various hazards. Being able to spot signals of potential #foodsafety issues early on and providing timely warnings for authorities and organizations is essential. To achieve this, it's important to promote the use of #innovative digital tools based on evidence and provide the necessary information to support their use in early warning systems for food safety. 🔗 Read the FAO report here: https://lnkd.in/eM-whGex

🌍Did you know June 7 is the annual World Food Safety Day?🌱 The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization have designated “Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected” as the theme for 2024. This theme emphasizes the importance of being prepared for sudden food safety incidents, highlighting the crucial role everyone plays—from policymakers and food safety authorities to farmers, food business operators, and consumers. 🌾 At Agrolab, our focus extends beyond food contamination to addressing the ongoing discussion around plant protection products and their essential role in global food security. While plant protection products can have a negative reputation, it's critical to acknowledge their role in ensuring that there is enough food for everyone. Our commitment to food safety from our position remains. It is our mission to ensure our food supply is safe to consume and produced in a manner that is safe for the environment. 🔍 Our Focus: Innovation in Biosolutions As we look toward the future, with increasing regulations and product compliance requirements, there is a growing need for innovations in plant production. We believe biostimulants and other biosolutions focusing on improving plant and soil health have great potential to close the gaps created by stricter regulations. 🤝 At Agrolab, we are not only collaborating with startup companies focusing on biosolutions but also actively participating in networking and conversations about the registration pathways of these innovative products. By optimizing field trial technology and methodology, as well as regulatory processes, we want to contribute to making biosolutions more accessible and affordable. #WorldFoodSafetyDay #FoodSafety #SustainableAgriculture #Biosolutions #Innovation #PlantProtection #Agrolab

I'm excited to share an insightful article on Wikifarmer that looks into the critical aspects of food safety and quality control throughout the entire supply chain. Ensuring the highest standards of food safety is vital from the moment a seed is planted to the time a meal reaches your table. 💡 How do we achieve this? Akash Khorde explains the critical aspects of food safety and quality control in his latest article, covering everything from cultivation practices to processing and distribution. A huge thank you to Akash Khorde for his comprehensive and informative contribution. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dDbncj6g If you have expertise in the sector and insights to share, we invite you to contribute articles to our platform and join our community of knowledgeable authors! #FoodSafety #QualityControl #FarmToTable #Agriculture #Wikifarmer

🌍🍽️ Happy World Food Safety Day! We believe that safe food is essential for a healthy and prosperous world. Today, on World Food Safety Day, we join the global community in emphasizing the importance of food safety at every stage of the food chain, from production to consumption. Food safety is not just a priority—it's a responsibility. Ensuring that the food we eat is safe, nutritious, and wholesome protects public health, supports economic prosperity, and fosters sustainable development. This year’s theme, “Food Standards Save Lives,” highlights the critical role that established standards play in maintaining the integrity and safety of our food supply. “One Health” approach is key, recognizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. Professionals like veterinarians, food scientists, microbiologists, agricultural specialists, public health officials, and environmental health officers play crucial roles in maintaining food safety. Here’s how we can contribute: 1. Adhere to Best Practices: Follow hygiene, storage, and preparation best practices. 2. Promote Education and Awareness: Spread knowledge about food safety standards. 3. Support Sustainable Practices: Back sustainable agriculture for a safer food system. 4. Collaborate Across Sectors: Work together to build a robust food safety culture. Let's recommit to food safety principles for a healthier future. Join us in celebrating World Food Safety Day and advocating for standards that save lives! #WorldFoodSafetyDay #FoodSafety #OneHealth #Sustainability #PublicHealth #PAQConsultancy

The opportunities for strengthening food safety through the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies across the food supply chain are vast