In an article for The Ledger, writer Kevin Bouffard highlights the food safety research of University of Florida scientist Kevin Folta. The article states that “Folta’s research shows ultraviolet light can effectively kill harmful microorganisms on the peel during processing in the packinghouse.” Though the cost of installing a UV treatment system in a packing house is high now, prices on the bulbs are expected to decrease in the future.
Chairman Johnson: To Everything There is a Season
As we kick off a New Year that is of note for our industry, I’m reminded of the lyrics from the classic song by The Byrds (which also happens to
