The Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association (PTNPA) has released the Fifth Edition of the Handbook for the Safe Handling and Processing of Nuts, featuring updated chapters on Allergen Preventive Controls and Traceability, as well as a new chapter focusing on Best Practices for Importers and Exporters. The Fifth Edition can be accessed here.

The handbook serves as a comprehensive food safety reference for the nut industry, covering onboarding, training, and implementation to aid compliance and industry advancement. The Fifth Edition was made possible by the 2024 Handbook Task Force and members’ affiliated PTNPA organizations.

In a recent Food Safety Matters podcast episode, PTNPA CEO Jeannie Shaughnessy discusses how the Handbook for Safe Processing of Nuts serves the nut industry, among other topics. Listen to the episode here.

PTNPA to Hold Post-Election Webinar for Members

Additionally, on December 17, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. ET, PTNPA will hold a webinar on how the results of the U.S. elections will impact the regulatory, legislative, and trade landscape for nut processors and suppliers. The webinar is open exclusively to PTNPA Members. More information about the webinar can be found here.