In an article for The Ledger, writer Kevin Bouffard highlights the food safety research of University of Florida scientist Kevin Folta. The article states that “Folta’s research shows ultraviolet light can effectively kill harmful microorganisms on the peel during processing in the packinghouse.” Though the cost of installing a UV treatment system in a packing house is high now, prices on the bulbs are expected to decrease in the future.
Chairman Johnson: How Florida Citrus Captured the Heart of a Nation
The Florida Citrus story is rooted deeply in the American dream; and that’s a story worth telling. There’s a story unfolding with each passing Florida Citrus season. It’s a tale