Understanding the Impact of Organic Matter on Free Available Chlorine (FAC) Concentration in Postharvest Water April 18, 2025 - From Issue: 751 By: Hansel A. Mina, Diana V. Sarria and Amanda J Deering Read More Introduction Ensuring the microbial safety of fresh produce is a critical step in preventing foodborne illnesses and safeguarding public health. Fresh produce is often exposed to contaminants during various stages[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety
Ensuring Food Safety in Produce Drying: Best Practices for Handling, Preparation, and Dehydration April 3, 2025 - From Issue: 750 By: Autumn Stoll and Yaohua (Betty) Feng Read More Drying produce can be an attractive technique for adding value to your crop, reducing waste, and diversifying the products offered to consumers. The process of dehydrating produce extends shelf life[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Processing Food Safety
Safety Considerations of Freeze-dried Foods: Learnings From the Consumer Food Safety Education Webinar Series March 11, 2025 - From Issue: 749 By: Suyapa F. Rojas and Yaohua (Betty) Feng Read More Numerous educators and extension volunteers took advantage of the annual Summer School for Consumer Food Safety Education program. The 2024 speakers of the second webinar session were Carla Schwan, an[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety Freeze-Dried Foods
Application of GMPs for the Cottage Food Industry: Learnings From the Consumer Food Safety Education Webinar Series February 20, 2025 - From Issue: 748 By: Suyapa F. Rojas and Yaohua (Betty) Feng Read More The Summer School for Consumer Food Safety Education is an annual program that conducts continual consumer food safety training for educators and extension volunteers through expert-led presentations. This program serves[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety Good Manufacturing Practices
Safe Produce Indiana Welcomes New Team Member October 17, 2024 - From Issue: 746 By: Scott Monroe, Amanda J Deering and Tari Gary Read More On October 1, the Safe Produce Indiana team welcomed Katheryn Parraga as its newest team member. Katheryn will serve as a Food Safety Research and Outreach Specialist in the Department[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety New Hire
Food Safety Considerations for Postharvest Handling of Produce July 24, 2024 - From Issue: 741 By: Scott Monroe, Tari Gary and Amanda J Deering Read More Harvest season is easily one of the busiest and craziest times of the year. Crops are being harvested, packed, shipped, and sold against a backdrop of perishability, weather, and ever-changing[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety Harvesting and Postharvest
Food Safety Considerations for Vegetable Farms June 28, 2024 - From Issue: 739 By: Tari Gary and Amanda J Deering Read More Intense heat and long days serve as a reminder that we are officially in the heart of Summer, where Indiana consumers rush to grocery stores and farmers markets to purchase[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety
Food Safety for Produce Growers March 14, 2024 - From Issue: 732 By: Crystal Van Pelt Read More If you grow fruits and vegetables for sale, you should consider attending the Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training on Tuesday, March 19. It will be held from 9 a.m. to[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety
Recent Changes in Home-Based Vendors Regulations October 19, 2023 - From Issue: 729 By: Tari Gary Read More Home-based vendors (HBV) in Indiana must follow certain regulations to sell food products made in a non-inspected space, like a home kitchen. HBV regulations require vendors to obtain a food[Read More…] Article Tags: Food Safety Home-based vendors
Webinar Series – Scaling up Your Small and Medium-sized Farm March 15, 2023 - From Issue: 715 By: Petrus Langenhoven and Autumn Stoll Dr. Betty Feng’s lab within the Department of Food Science at Purdue University is hosting a series of webinars this March and April. The webinars are free to anyone who[Read More…] Article Tags: Compost Cover crop Food Safety Good Agricultural Practice Labor Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
