Food Safety
Frozen organic strawberries recalled over Hepatitis A concerns
An Oregon company is recalling frozen organic strawberries sold to stores including Costco and Trader Joe’s because of Hepatitis A contamination con... more »
NASDA sets 7 policy focus issues for 2023
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is highlighting seven issues as its primary policy focus for 2023. The issues are: the... more »
Organic Grower magazine survey results show labor, soil health top of mind
We compiled results from our recent organic grower survey. The results are listed below in the infographic. ... more »
Decco’s organic option for apple storage
Decco, a leader in postharvest technologies, is now offering the only registered organic fungicide for apple storage. The company is touting Nexy a... more »
Keynote speaker named for Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention
At the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, a grower entrepreneur will be the keynote speaker. The show has also released information on ... more »
Industry leaders advocate for Center for Produce Safety efforts
Organizations from across the fresh produce supply chain, including organics, have contributed up to $250,000 to the Center for Produce Safety’s (CP... more »
Researcher eyes plant-based tool to detect fecal contamination
Mohit Verma, Ph.D., with Purdue University, is leading efforts to develop a low-cost portable paper-based tool that can produce results of potential m... more »
Save Foods now OMRI listed for its crop treatment
Save Foods Inc., an agri-food tech company specializing in eco crop protection that helps to reduce food waste and ensure food safety, announced that ... more »