Mike HornickWill Daniels, left, senior vice president for operations at Earthbound Farm, discusses produce wash systems July 25 at an industry food safety meeting in San Juan Bautista, Calif. Samantha Cabaluna, right, vice president of communications and marketing, looks on.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.