14 octubre, 2019

Aneberries finalizes the implementation of the Berry Gap certification

The Association of Exporters of Berries of Mexico (ANEBERRIES) is finalizing the launch for next year of the Berry Gap certificate, aimed at small and medium […]
14 octubre, 2019

Fairtrade revises flagship standard

Small-scale farmers play an important role in global food production, but they often benefit least from global trade. To strengthen the power of farmers in trade […]
14 octubre, 2019

Food Safety Auditing: An Industry in Transition

With the passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) in 2011, the food industry overseen by FDA experienced the most extensive regulatory overhaul in the […]
14 octubre, 2019

Researchers confirm flies can transfer E. coli from feedlots to produce fields

Along with feedlot dust blowing in the wind and surface irrigation water flowing adjacent to feedlots, flies captured in leafy greens plots near feedlots are capable […]
14 octubre, 2019

Food Safety Myths: The Truth and the Rumors

Food safety is a complicated issue. But there are some facts, and some myths about this topic. Unfortunately, many of the myths, if believed, can cause […]
14 octubre, 2019

Impossible Foods Receives FDA Approval for ‘Bleeding’ Plant Burger

The U.S. FDA on July 31 approved a key ingredient in plant-based burger patties made by Impossible Foods, a rival to Beyond Meat, clearing the way for direct-to-consumer sales […]
20 septiembre, 2019

U.S. Department of Commerce finalizes Tomato Suspension Agreement

The U.S. Department of Commerce released its final decision on the Mexican Tomato Suspension Agreement Sept. 19. The 17.56 percent tariff that has been in place on […]
17 septiembre, 2019

2017 Pesticide Analysis Demonstrates Consistent Trends

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued its annual Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program report for FY 2017. The agency tested for 761 pesticides and […]
17 septiembre, 2019

FDA and NASDA agree to another 5-year pact for implementing produce safety rule

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Monday announced their Cooperative Agreement for the implementation of […]
17 septiembre, 2019

EthicHub, the Fintech connecting investors with Mexican growers

Jori Armbruster and Gabriela Chang are betting on breaking the cycle of funding inequality in which Mexican coffee farmers are immersed. The mission of these entrepreneurs, […]
12 septiembre, 2019

Potential Joint U.S.-Mexican Truck Inspections Could Speed Up Agricultural Trade at Texas Border Crossing

Earlier in July of this year, Texas passed a bill—Texas House Bill 2155—that would speed up the inspection of trucks carrying fresh produce over the Texas-Mexico […]
9 septiembre, 2019

Equitable Food Initiative updates labor standards to include Ethical Charter Addendum

Equitable Food Initiative has released revised certification standards, including a new Ethical Charter Addendum, to help growers demonstrate that they abide by all the principles of […]