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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA)”

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Data Sharing a Critical Component to Improving Food Safety

Brian German November 21, 2022Field & Row Crops, Industry, Leafy Greens

A big emphasis has been put on data sharing and collaboration as a means to address issues of food safety. California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) CEO Tim York said …

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Decertification Action Necessary to Maintain Integrity of California LGMA

Brian German November 9, 2022Field & Row Crops, Industry, Leafy Greens

The California Leafy Green Marketing Agreement (LGMA) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture recently had to take a decertification action against a member company. California LGMA CEO Tim …

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State and Federal Officials Learn About Agricultural Concerns in Monterey County

Brian German November 2, 2022Field & Row Crops, Industry, Leafy Greens

Agricultural concerns were the topic of discussion at a recent event hosted by the Monterey County Farm Bureau. Approximately 50 industry members had the opportunity to share ideas and concerns …

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Remembering LGMA Food Safety Updates Heading into Growing Season

Brian German March 22, 2022Leafy Greens, Radio Reports, Regulation

The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) reminds members that there are some updated food safety requirements. CEO of California LGMA, Tim York said they developed several safety enhancements over …

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Industry Collaboration Helps End Surveillance Sampling of Leafy Greens

Brian German March 16, 2022Industry, Leafy Greens

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is discontinuing surveillance sampling of leafy greens grown in Salinas Valley. California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) CEO Tim York described the decision …

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LGMA to Implement Risk-Based Preharvest Testing Requirement

Brian German August 12, 2021Field & Row Crops, Industry

The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) Board recently adopted preharvest testing requirements for members. Testing protocols will be determined based on the risk of potential exposure to contamination. The …

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Food Safety Message Heard ‘Loud and Clear’ by Leafy Greens Producers

Brian German May 19, 2021Field & Row Crops, Industry

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently conducted a food safety investigation related to multiple outbreaks of E. coli. FDA’s report details areas within leafy greens production that need …

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Pre-Harvest Testing Guidance to Bolster Leafy Greens Food Safety

Brian German May 12, 2021Field & Row Crops, Industry

California Leafy Greens Marketing Association (LGMA) recently endorsed new Pre-Harvest Testing guidance to help improve food safety. Recurring E. coli outbreaks linked to leafy greens have increased industry efforts to …

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New Virtual Desktop Audits Program Available to Leafy Greens Producers

Brian German December 4, 2020Field & Row Crops, Radio Reports, Technology

A new online platform has been launched to help leafy greens producers with the auditing process. Western Growers and the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) recently launched an online desktop audit …

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Audit Data Shows Strong Compliance with New LGMA Water Requirements

Brian German October 21, 2020Field & Row Crops, Industry

Last year the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) approved enhancements to food safety measures. The improvements had a primary focus on water standards. The latest audit data shows that …

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Leafy Greens Safety Remains Priority as Fall Production Moves to AZ

Brian German September 15, 2020Field & Row Crops, Industry

Leafy greens safety remains the top priority for the industry as the Fall transition approaches. The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) has issued a guidance document detailing the efforts …

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New Food Safety Measures Approved by California LGMA

Brian German August 31, 2020Field & Row Crops, Industry

The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) is updating food safety measures for the production of leafy greens. The LGMA Advisory Board recently voted to accept a series of changes …

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Remote Food Safety Audits Available for Leafy Greens

Brian German May 27, 2020Field & Row Crops, Industry

Through a partnership between the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) and Western Growers, a new tool is being made available to make food safety audits safer and more efficient. …

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New FDA Plan for Leafy Greens Food Safety

Brian German March 9, 2020Field & Row Crops, Industry

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released new plans for addressing leafy greens food safety to help strengthen efforts to mitigate foodborne illness.  In response to the repeated …

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