Center for Produce Safety

PMA was a founder of the Center for Produce Safety in 2007 and has invested over $3M to support produce food safety research efforts. PMA believes that industry food safety practices must be based on science and that targeted research efforts are only possible when the industry works in partnership with the world's top researchers and government regulatory agencies. PMA's food safety team works diligently with CPS leadership to identify critical produce industry food safety research needs to ensure they are addressed through rigorous research programs that offer the industry scientific data from which practices can be developed. The PMA team assists members in translating complex scientific issues into practical concepts and practices that can be integrated into individual food safety programs.

2017 CPS Key Learning

This report discusses the interpretation of food safety research results and application of results and how data can be used to build risk- and science-based food safety programs for all produce companies along the supply chain.

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CPS Wash Water Key Learnings

Produce related disease outbreaks where improper wash water management may have been a contributing factor and stakeholder inquiries regarding the efficacy of disinfectants and proper monitoring protocols led CPS to conducted the seminar to highlight relevant research data, provide a forum for discussion on key issues and stimulate produce industry thinking on effective management methods.

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Center for Produce Safety: Advancing Practical Solutions

To enhance produce safety programs, companies must have credible, practical solutions that are founded in science. That’s why the Center for Produce Safety exists. One of the central elements of the PMA Issues Leadership portfolio is funding scientific research that addresses industry needs. With ongoing food safety recalls reported every week, the safety of the products we produce is a key priority for PMA and should be a priority for each company that produces fresh fruits and vegetables. (Published 2/24/16).

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