15 April 20089 10:30 am PT

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I. Introductions & Overview Jim Gorny, Ph.D. U.C. Davis, Moderator

II. Current Industry Best Practices: Chris Christian, VP Trade and Nutrition CA Strawberry Commission

III. The Role of Product Testing to Assure Safety: Trevor Suslow, Ph.D., U.C. Davis

IV. Transportation & DC Handling of Strawberries:Jim Thompson, U.C. Davis

V. New PACA Temperatures for Fresh Strawberries:Rick Tomlinson, Director Public Policy CA Strawberry Commission

VI. Retail and Food Service Handling: Beth Mitcham, Ph.D., U.C. Davis

VII. Wrap Up and Additional Q&A.

Agenda

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Jim Gornyjrgorny@ucdavis.edu

Jim Thompsonjfthompson@ucdavis.edu

Trevor Suslowtvsuslow@ucdavis.edu

Beth Mitchamejmitcham@ucdavis.edu

Chris Christian cchristian@calstrawberry.org

Carolyn O'Donnellcodonnell@calstrawberry.org

Rick Tomlinsonrtomlinson@calstrawberry.org