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Nutrien Ag Solutions

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Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien™, the largest crop inputs company in the world. As part of our collective mission of Feeding the Future, Nutrien Ag Solutions provides full-acre solutions through our trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, Europe, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc. as well as financial, custom application, and precision ag services.

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clean works corp

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Clean Works offers a post-harvest solutions, our award-winning gas-phase homogenous technology has been rigorously tested and has consistently demonstrated its effectiveness in eliminating up to 99.99% of pathogens and food-spoiling organisms, ensuring your produce is safe and fresh. We have successfully commercialized our technology in six countries, making a global impact. 

Our solutions offer rapid, chemical-free decontamination, setting new benchmarks for efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability. 

What sets us apart? 

✅ Water-free technology 

✅ Green, eco-friendly approach 

✅ Commercial-grade applications 

✅ Scientifically validated excellence 

Harnessing the power of science and technology, discover how Clean Works is transforming the produce industry: 

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fortrex solutions

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Fortrex is the first line of defense in food safety. The company is a leading provider of sanitation solutions in North America, offering tech-forward innovation to drive growth by helping customers identify and avoid preventable issues while delivering real-time results. We offer cost-effective solutions to our customers, while providing the highest level of contaminant defense. Fortrex’s team of skilled food sanitors, microbiologists, technical experts and engineers are committed to keeping USDA, FDA, and CFIA processing facilities clean, safe, and audit-ready.


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pathotrak

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Pathotrak’s AOAC‑accredited, award‑winning technology concentrates pathogens directly from food samples. We help run detection tests in as little as 5.5 hours with our 375g fresh‑produce test, allowing growers to submit and release product within a single 8‑hour shift. For growers who must test larger lots, ours is the only AOAC-accredited 1,500g test in the market. We can deliver results in ~12 hours while also saving material costs. Pathotrak's is the first and only AOAC‑accredited solution to be this fast while matching the accuracy of the FDA’s 3–4‑day standard method. Ask your lab if Pathotrak is right for you!


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Provision

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In the agricultural industry, Provision's cloud software emerges as a vital asset for growers of practically any commodity. By simplifying the prospect of digitizing food safety and quality assurance, Provision offers growers a way to shed the burden of paper reports and clumsy binders. In a competitive market with constantly changing customer requirements and government regulations, Provision offers a way to streamline documentation for compliance and certification. More and more food safety managers are turning to smart solutions like automated notifications to avoid missed forms, automated rules to ensure compliance, and automating reports to simplify audit prep during harvest season. Tailored to suit the needs of small- and mid-sized operations, Provision provides agile solutions that seamlessly digitize documentation. In a world where data is king, Provision empowers growers to navigate audits more efficiently, while also harnessing insights for enhanced process control.

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Grower-Shipper Association

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The Grower-Shipper Association of Central California (GSA) is a regional trade association that aims to advance families, food, and farming in our region. Founded in 1930, today the organization represents 300 members, primarily farmers, shippers, and processors of fruits and vegetables produced in Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Santa Clara Counties.  As part of our mission, GSA is dedicated to providing solutions-based programs and services covering diverse areas, such as protecting farm workers from the spread of COVID-19 through innovative housing, testing, education programs, and mass vaccination clinics; efforts to address the challenges of water supply and improving water quality, food safety, and security; and pest and disease management and prevention.

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Commercial food sanitation

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Commercial Food Sanitation (CFS) provides strategic consulting and training to address food safety, hygienic design, and sanitation challenges for food processing plants around the world. 


At CFS, we believe in a proactive approach to food safety. That’s why CFS works with its customers to identify and implement the preventive programs necessary to put their facility on the path to producing safe food consistently and efficiently. We’re building a passion for food safety around the world. To help grow and spread knowledge throughout the food industry, CFS offers certification pathways, training sessions at our facilities, workshops at customer locations, and digital learning. CFS specializes in Sanitation, Hygienic Design, Pathogen Control, Allergen Management, Pest Control, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Cleaning Effectiveness and Efficiency.


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Primus Auditing Ops

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In 1994, PrimusLabs began its foray into auditing by developing G.A.P. manuals, and in 1996, the company became an early force in the produce industry for field-level food safety plans. It was the first American company to offer auditing for farms and harvest crews and became an early and strong advocate for complete programs for farms and ranches. Over the next few years, PrimusLabs began offering food industry plans, and GMP audits and consultation for processing plants, cooling and cold storage facilities, packing sheds, terminal markets and distribution centers. These audits were known as PrimusLabs Standard audits.


The firm provided extensive expertise in the form of “guides” used throughout the industry and by governmental food safety agencies.  Thus, Primus Laboratories advanced the concept of preventing contamination at the earliest point in the production chain, rather than limiting the focus to downstream packing or processing operations, a concept not acknowledged by the FDA until 2011 with the passage of FSMA.


In 1998, Primus launched the web-based Document Development Program (DDP) allowing clients to create safe production manuals free of charge in exchange for the use of their data gathered through the program. While most companies copyrighted their audit schemes, Primus never did so, choosing instead to allow growers, farm managers, and other interested individuals the opportunity to run self-audits.


By the turn of the millennium, PrimusLabs developed programs allowing the submission of data generated from sub-contracted auditors, in addition to its in-house personnel. That number has grown to nearly 100 in-house and subcontracted auditors.


In 2006, auditing services were expanded to Mexico, and later to Costa Rica and Chile. In 2008, Javier Sollozo was promoted to the position of Director of Auditing Operations. In 2011, its PrimusGFS audit was benchmarked by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). In 2013, PrimusLabs’ Audit QA became the largest in the industry.


In March 2015, prompted by a new requirement of GFSI’s Benchmarking Committee in response to the request to re-benchmark the PrimusGFS version 2.1., PrimusLabs sold its Auditing Division to Javier Sollozo, who launched JS Audit Group, Inc. doing business as Primus Auditing Ops.

The new company maintains all of PrimusLabs’ personnel, as well as over 20 years of auditing expertise in farm – level produce audits, but it has also expanded its focus to include auditing of semi-processed, and fully processed produce foods, e.g. juices, salsas etc.


While it evolves, Primus Auditing Ops maintains its promise to serve its clients with objective, thorough, and accurate audits. Our mission is simple – Observe. Report.

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certified laboratories

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As part of Certified Group, Food Safety Net Services and Certified Laboratories partner with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise – So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™. Our North American network of 30+ ISO 17025-accredited labs serve many regulated industries, including beef, dairy, poultry, pet food, spices, seafood, nuts, produce, FDA imports, and ready-to-eat foods. In addition, our Lab+ division performs contract research studies, such as process validations, shelf-life studies, challenge studies, and more serving a full range of food and beverage manufacturers.  


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Mag One Media

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Mag One Media is a premier destination for cutting-edge advertising solutions designed to meet the demands of today’s ever-evolving marketing landscape. We bring together creativity, strategy, and technology to help brands amplify their message and make a lasting impact.


Specializing in comprehensive Broadcast Video Production and innovative Digital Marketing services, we craft compelling stories and campaigns that connect with audiences across multiple platforms. From cinematic commercials and branded content to targeted digital strategies, our work is built to capture attention, inspire engagement, and drive measurable results.


Proudly based in Monterey County, California, Mag One Media blends local roots with a global perspective. Our team of passionate creatives and marketing professionals collaborates closely with clients to transform ideas into powerful visual experiences—delivering excellence at every stage, from initial concept through to final delivery.


At Mag One Media, we don’t just produce content—we build connections, elevate brands, and help businesses stand out in a crowded marketplace.

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