Tag Archives: food safety
On the waterfront
Tons of new products, trends and merchandising ideas for seafood were unloaded and sampled at the International Boston Seafood Show. Chef Richard A. Keys … Continue reading
Posted in 2013 04 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
IFT Issues Food Product Tracing Report to FDA
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) released its report for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) focused on the outcomes of two pilot … Continue reading
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Industry Publishes New Cantaloupe Guidance
A new resource, The National Commodity Specific Food Safety Guidelines for Cantaloupes and Netted Melons, is now available to help companies that grow, harvest, sort, … Continue reading
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United Fresh Voices Concern for Small Farm Exemptions
United Fresh members and staff are participating in the first public hearings organized by FDA to hear feedback on the draft Produce Rule and … Continue reading
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Mondelez Global Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall of belVita Breakfast Biscuits
Mondelez Global LLC announced today a nationwide voluntary recall in the United States, including Puerto Rico, of the belVita Breakfast Biscuit product, Apple Cinnamon … Continue reading
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Sounding Board: The FDA’s watchful eye
The FDA now has teeth and if retailers are not careful, they might just get bit. It is that time of year when the … Continue reading
Posted in 2013 02 Article Archives, Columns
Hold the pesticides
Organic produce sales continue to climb. Their benefits may be up for dispute, but its clear consumers recognize organics exist. Continue reading
Posted in 2013 02 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
Here comes the future – are you ready?
It’s no secret that for years the biggest trends impacting the grocery channel have typically originated in food service. If you were wondering what’s … Continue reading
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Annual Food News Study Reveals Midwest Drought and “Pink Slime” Made Consumers Think Twice
In a year dominated by news of political elections, the economy and the Olympic Games, food-related stories still rank among the most significant of … Continue reading
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U.S., China Agree to Continue Cooperation on Food Safety
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that it has renewed an agreement with the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection, and … Continue reading
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Formation of New Sprout Alliance for Safety and Science Announced
A group of sprout growers from across the United States have joined together to form the Sprout Alliance for Safety and Science, a new … Continue reading
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Farm to Fork: Ensuring Food Safety in the Grocery Supply Chain
Sign up for “Farm to Fork: Ensuring Food Safety in the Grocery Supply Chain” white paper. Continue reading
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Most U.S. Consumers Are Only Somewhat or Slightly Concerned About the Safety of U.S. Food Supply, Reports NPD
Even with frequent food safety outbreaks and recalls, concern levels about the safety of the U.S. food supply remain relatively constant with temporary spikes … Continue reading
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CPS Research Grants and PMA Food Safety Forums Serve Global Audience
The newly announced $1.8 million Center for Produce Safety (CPS) research grant awards combined with two other Produce Marketing Association (PMA) events offer significant … Continue reading
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PMA and Western Growers Collaborate on Food Safety
Long-time allies Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and Western Growers are now creating a collaboration that will initially focus the two organizations’ resources on fresh … Continue reading
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Fresh Summit Education Highlights Include “communities of interest”
Attendees of the 2012 Fresh Summit International Convention & Exposition will see key changes to the convention’s educational programming when they gather in California … Continue reading
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FPL Food Uses DNA Traceability to Strengthen Food Safety Processes
FPL Food, LLC, a vertically integrated beef processor, based in Augusta, Ga., will add a new level of quality assurance and food safety to … Continue reading
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Supply chain-wide alliance hosts food safety training for Hawaii produce growers
When growers gather for two food safety workshops to be held in Hawaii later this month, surely the scenery will be exceptional – and … Continue reading
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Tanimura & Antle Voluntarily Recalls Single Lot of Romaine Lettuce
Tanimura & Antle Inc. is voluntarily recalling a single lot of romaine lettuce because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria (E. … Continue reading
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Cantaloupes Connected to Statewide Salmonellosis Outbreak
The Department for Public Health (DPH) has reported that cantaloupes tested in the Kentucky state public health laboratory carry the same strain of Salmonella … Continue reading
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Superior Rankings in Food Safety for Dulcich/Sunlight
For the seventh year in a row, Jakov P. Dulcich and Sons has scored a superior ranking in food safety. In the last few … Continue reading
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Two Major Grocery Customers Begin Implementation of Park City Group’s Food & Drug Safety Technology
Park City Group, Inc., a leader in consumer goods supply chain technology, has announced that Global Supply Chain Systems, Inc., the food and drug … Continue reading
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Fresh Item Management
The media’s attention to LFTB has raised the issue of fresh food safety and its role in consumer transparency. Continue reading
Posted in 2012 07 Article Archives, Q & As, Web-Exclusive Content
