Western Growers

WG has applauded the certification of the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement by the CDFA.


The California Leafy Green Marketing Agreement will require handlers of leafy greens produce, which includes spinach and 12 other commodities, to accept produce only from those growers who follow specific food safety procedures. The State of California will oversee and enforce the agreement.State authorized inspectors will certify that procedures are being followed and a certification seal, or "mark", will be designated and affixed to product to confirm compliance with the Marketing Agreement. "We are proceeding to dramatically boost food safety in the fresh produce industry and we hope these efforts, and others, point the way for further action as we proceed," said Nassif. "This is just a first step.There will be others."


TK: Tom Nassif of Western Growers references the "intense and timely" response to a consumer call to action. There will be other steps, as Nassif said, but this first one is perhaps the most critical.