WASHINGTON — While Food & Drug Administration leaders say inspectors will undergo a culture change before enforcing the Food Safety Modernization Act and “educate before regulate,” the produce industry is looking for assurances inspectors will be well trained and apply the law consistently across the diverse industry.

FDA shared some details of a plan to implement FSMA at an April 23-24 public meeting where the agency asked for input from stakeholders on the looming import, preventive controls and produce safety programs.

For the second consecutive year, the United Fresh Start Foundation will host the Tip Murphy Legacy Golf Tournament. This year the tournament will take place Monday, Aug. 17 at the Oasis Golf Club near Cincinnati.

Dayka & Hackett LLC, based in Reedley, CA, announced its release of new citrus packaging featuring Disney’s Frozen. The Mandarin and Navel orange bags are available at grocery retailers nationwide starting this spring.

Northampton Growers Produce Sales Inc., headquartered in Cheriton, VA, is well on its way on its seasonal crop transition from Florida to Georgia.

Northampton President Calvert Cullen told The Produce News April 22 that Georgia cabbage, the only exception, was running a little late.

The Vidalia onion season official start date is set for April 27 and the committee is continuing the V is for Vidalia marketing campaign after its successful debut last year.  The campaign focuses on promoting the versatility and benefits of Vidalia onions to a younger consumer base.