Food Safety & Quality Training for the Produce Industry
IFPA is committed to our Members' understanding of food safety and quality — the products, the science, the regulations and regulatory agencies, and the prevention of food-borne illness. As part of that commitment, IFPA's educational offerings in this area are always growing and changing to meet the needs of our industry. Each year, our members will see the release of several food safety courses and programs, all designed to support our industry's need for expert, timely, and actionable information to protect the safety and quality of fresh produce across the supply chain.
For 2024, here are just some of our online, on-demand, and hybrid training experiences - you'll find registration links on our website:
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Listeria Management for the Produce Industry Certificate Program - also available in Spanish
An 8-module course in understanding and managing listeria risk, supplemented with 4 live, online sessions to help produce industry members protect public health and reduce the risk of Listeria outbreaks. The course includes a participant manual with exercises and activities, and places to take notes and capture reflections. Successful completion of all 8 modules and 4 live-online sessions qualifies participants for a certificate of completion.
Recall Ready Workshop
This workshop will help you understand the fundamentals of a product recall, from your rights and responsibilities to the role the FDA plays to how to limit your liability and manage customer expectations. We'll utilize role-playing and other learning methodologies as we take an in-depth look at hoe to build a customized communications plan in the event of a recall - and how to effectively communicate to the industry, customers, consumers, and the media.
Produce Safety Immersion Program
This is a 6-month program developed to build the technical capacity, critical thinking skills, and leadership attributes of the next generation of produce safety professionals. The program is comprised of webinars, in-person trips, virtual seminars, peer connections, and an ongoing mentorship program, and will focus on developing early-to-mid career professionals with less than five years’ experience in produce safety. Use the button below to obtain more information about the course and the application process for registration.
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