Michelle Penney joined the Journey to discuss the importance of food safety in the almond industry. Penney comes from a multigenerational farming family and works as the food safety manager at Del Rio Nut Company. In this episode, Penney talks about quality and safety when it comes to almonds, implementing food safety programs, obtaining certifications and collaborating with people across the industry.

“When we're packing these almonds, we're not just putting nuts in a box. We are sending almonds internationally that are going be consumed by somebody. So, we are feeding the world and we want do that in a way that's safe.” - Michelle Penney

In today’s episode:

• Meet Michelle Penney, fifth generation almond grower and food safety manager at Del Rio Nut Company
• Understand the significance of food safety programs and the impact they have on growing the demand for almonds
• Reflect on Penney’s experience with the Almond Leadership Program and her involvement on the Almond Board’s Global Communications Committee.
• Consider the importance of quality and food safety in California almonds and how it continues to drive value

The Almond Journey Podcast is made possible by the Almond Board of California. This show explores how growers, handlers, and other stakeholders are making things work in their operations to drive the almond industry forward. Host Tim Hammerich visits with leaders throughout the Central Valley of California and beyond who are finding innovative ways to improve their operations, connect with their communities, and advance the almond industry.

ABC recognizes the diverse makeup of the California almond industry and values contributions offered by its growers, handlers, and allied industry members. However, the opinions, services and products discussed in existing and future podcast episodes are by no means an endorsement or recommendation from ABC. The Almond Journey podcast is not an appropriate venue to express opinions on national, state, local or industry politics. As a Federal Marketing Order, the Almond Board of California is prohibited from lobbying or advocating on legislative issues, as well as setting field and market prices.