Earthbound Farm, competitors talk food safety

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. -- Rival companies dropped their competitive guard momentarily to discuss food safety and changes in wash systems as Earthbound Farm opened its doors to them. A group of about 15 attended a plant tour and meeting July 25 at the San Juan Bautista-based organic grower-shipper. They included representatives of SmartWash Solutions, Taylor Farms, Ready Pac Foods, Field Fresh Foods, Club Chef and Yum! Brands. Will Daniels, senior vice president for operations at Earthbound Farm, announced plans for the meeting in May during the Food Safety Summit in Baltimore. Daniels and Larry Smith, senior manager of maintenance, led a discussion of wash technology at Earthbound. - See more at: http://www.thepacker.com/fruit-vegetable-video/Earthbound-Farm-competitors-talk-food-safety-217037011.html#sthash.HRvHkgHo.dpuf

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