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IDFA Announces New Cohort of NextGen Leadership Program

The NextGen Leadership Program is the International Dairy Foods Association's year-long leadership development experience for rising leaders across the dairy industry to build practical leadership skills, deepen their understanding of dairy policy and advocacy, and develop lasting relationships with peers from across the industry.

FAO Scientific Article Highlights Food Safety as a Cornerstone of Pandemic Preparedness

How Indoor Farmers Manage Food Safety Risks

Food Allergy Advocate Devin Sailer Named One of America’s Ten Outstanding Young Americans

FDA, CDC Investigate Salmonella Enteritidis Outbreak Linked to Recalled Midwest Poultry Services Eggs

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The Hidden Risks of Flies in Food Facilities

From Reactive to Proactive: How Remote Monitoring Transforms Rodent Control in Food Facilities

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The Hidden Risks of Flies in Food Facilities

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FDA, CDC Investigate Salmonella Enteritidis Outbreak Linked to Recalled Midwest Poultry Services Eggs

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FDA, CDC Investigate Salmonella Enteritidis Outbreak Linked to Recalled Midwest Poultry Services Eggs

A total of 98 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 17 states. There have been 26 hospitalizations, and no deaths have been reported.

EFSA Lowers Safe Level for Exposure to TFA

The agency lowered the acceptable daily intake of trifluoroacetic acid — a chemical coming from multiple sources that can form when per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances break down, including from certain active substances in pesticides — to 0.014 milligrams per kilogram of bodyweight per day, down from the previous value of 0.05.

IFPA Names Erik Larsen as Director of Supply Chain

As the International Fresh Produce Association's (IFPA) director of supply chain, Larsen, who has a background in information technology and operations, will lead the charge on IFPA member priorities such as traceability, data sharing and the modernization of industry standards.

McGill University Study Suggests Green LED Light Can Slow Spoilage in Leafy Greens

The research, published in the Journal of Food Science, tested how different lighting conditions affect fresh spinach and lettuce during cold storage, ultimately suggesting that green LEDs reduce deterioration in part by limiting water loss from the leaves, which is closely linked to visible decline in quality.

World Food Prize Foundation Announces Top 10 for 2026 Innovate for Impact Challenge

Now in its second year, the Innovate for Impact Challenge is a $50,000 competition for early-stage, for-profit AgTech startups from around the world. This year's semi-finalists represent the next generation of entrepreneurs developing scalable solutions to reduce food loss, improve agricultural productivity, strengthen food safety and more.

Outbreak of Cyclospora Linked to Taylor Farms Lettuce Expands to Nine States

FDA said four additional states have been added to the outbreak investigation and emphasized that a previously reported false-positive lettuce sample does not change the evidence linking the illnesses to recalled Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce.

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