Workshop on Phytosanitary Irradiation for Fresh Produce: March 25-26

Opportunities in Phytosanitary Irradiation for Fresh Produce Workshop

We are pleased to announce the fourth annual “Opportunities in Phytosanitary Irradiation for Fresh Produce Workshop”, March 25 – 26, 2014 on the Chapman University Campus in Orange, CA. Chapman University has partnered with US produce industries and USDA APHIS PPQ to conduct quality studies on blueberries, citrus, grapes, cherries, peaches and pears. This project which is funded by a FAS Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Grant is designed specifically to assist the US fruit and irradiation industry to develop systems for efficiently treating commodities with irradiation while maintaining fruit quality. In addition to the quality work, USDA ARS has continued valuable research on dose specific treatments for invasive species.

The meeting will include:
• An overview of APHIS irradiation policies and procedures
• Review of trade and export initiatives
• Research initiatives to support phytosanitary irradiation
• Results of fruit quality studies
• Presentation of success stories
• Panel discussion

We hope that you will consider sending someone from your organization that would benefit from the experience. To ensure an optimal learning environment this course enrollment is capped at 50 participants.

There is no fee for this workshop, but we need you to register to confirm your participation by March 14 at www.chapman.edu/food-irradiation-workshop, where you can also find additional details such as the agenda, accommodation, and parking.