The multiplicity of food safety audits that fresh produce shippers face is reaching a crisis point, says Dr. David Gombas, senior vice president of food safety and technology at the United Fresh Produce Association. United Fresh sponsored the Global Conference on Produce Safety Standards in Las Vegas in April. The conference brought together retailers, foodservice operators, produce suppliers, government officials, and certifiers to talk about the benefits of harmonizing standards. Twenty years ago, very few companies were conducting food safety audits, Gombas said, and the produce industry was recommending that buyers verify that their suppliers were using safe practices. Since […]