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: Advocating for the Industry that Grows Florida’s State Fruit
Florida Department of Citrus and Florida Citrus Mutual Head to Tallahassee February has been a month full of twists and turns, but the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) along with
