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ISPAM Fresh Produce by Specific Perspective
consultant
FP producer
contract research organization
method developer
retailer
state laboratory
Stakeholder Participation
10%
21%
18%
2%
6% 8%
2%
academia/research
national government
state government
10
14%
19%
Visits to Growers and Processors
April 2014 - Participants Fresh ProduceWorking Groups toured
SalinasValley produce fields and processing facilities
Team observed in-field sampling and harvesting activities, and
processing / packaging of fresh and bagged products
Products included leafy greens and strawberries
Tour organized by David Gombas, United Fresh, and hosted by
Church Brothers
Naturipe Berry Growers
Earthbound Farm
Dole FreshVegetables
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