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Posts by Mike Villaneva
Introducing: LGMA Tech
Posted by: Mike Villaneva
Food safety is a process, not a one-time task. Continuous improvement through training and education is a top priority for the LGMA; which has developed a comprehensive program to help its members...
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Research Summary Report Is a Valuable Tool
Posted by: Mike Villaneva
We think that A Practical Guide to the Scientific Research Presented at the 2012 Center for Produce Safety’s 2012 Research Symposium is a must read for anyone who works in produce and food safety....
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When it Rains it Pours – On the topic of flooding:
Posted by: Mike Villaneva
The Salinas Californian recently published a very informative article on the implications of flooding in or near leafy green fields. In the past month California has experienced some wet weather...
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Three Reasons Why Audit Citations Are a Good Thing
Posted by: Mike Villaneva
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement is unique amongst other auditing firms in that it has access to audit information for an entire industry. Approximately 75% of U.S. leafy greens...
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The Importance of Sharing Data
Posted by: Mike Villaneva
During last month’s Center for Produce Safety Research Symposium, Diane Wetherington of Intertox, Inc. reported on a research project funded through a USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant. The project...
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Technical Training Workshops Teach by Sharing
Posted by: Mike Villaneva
The latest round of LGMA technical training workshops focused on the important topic of cleaning surfaces that come into contact with leafy greens products during harvest, particularly knives and...
Read More >California Utilizes Arizona LGMA Training Module to Improve Harvest Crew Food Safety Practices
Posted by: Mike Villaneva
This week the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement is holding its second series of training workshops in 2011 designed to assist growers and handlers comply with food safety metrics. The...
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