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5 trends guiding food safety practices
A study shows more demand for organic, antibiotic-free, preservative-free and locally sourced foods, which means manufacturers have to be creative.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 13, 2016 -
Texas lawmaker questions whether state's crackdown on raw milk is legal
Reports have surfaced in recent months of health departments intervening or detaining individuals trying to deliver raw milk to Texas residents.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 12, 2016 -
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Check out a selection of articles about some of the biggest trends and news — from McCormick’s reformulation strategy to the impact of GLP-1s — shaping the food industry in 2026.
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General Mills flour recall expands overseas, to other products
As the recall expands, the reach of its damage continues to grow.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 11, 2016 -
Why manufacturers should consider funding food allergy research
Successful treatment means companies could offer their products to a growing group of consumers who avoid buying them because they or their children have food allergies.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 11, 2016 -
Report: Consumers prefer on-package labels for certain food information, websites for others
These results are significant in the context of changes to Nutrition Facts requirements and the mandatory GMO labeling bill currently on its way to the House.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 8, 2016 -
Why executives are keeping an eye on egg execs' food safety case appeal
If they win the appeal, future cases could require the prosecution to round up indisputable evidence of prior knowledge or intention of a food safety-related misdemeanor for an executive to receive a jail sentence.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 7, 2016 -
How one exec's appeal could impact future food safety criminal cases
Appellants of the Midamar case argue that the Department of Justice doesn't have jurisdiction in the U.S. district courts for cases involving the "false labeling" of meat.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 30, 2016 -
Mars partners with Alibaba to promote e-commerce, safety efforts
The company could apply any lessons learned in China to other markets, setting the example for safe food and beverage e-commerce practices.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 30, 2016 -
CRF Frozen Foods can't identify source of listeria outbreak, seeks to resume production
The company will have to convince federal regulators, its customers, and consumers that its products are safe, despite not knowing the contamination source.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 28, 2016 -
FDA
FDA's GenomeTrakr offers manufacturers safety opportunities
Whole genome sequencing goes beyond identifying foodborne illness pathogens and can help manufacturers improve safety on plant floors and throughout the supply chain.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 27, 2016 -
Researchers borrow old food safety method to reduce salmonella in ground meat
As manufacturers assess and document risks and safety solutions for FSMA compliance, they don't have to reinvent the wheel.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 24, 2016 -
FDA
Regulations leave flour manufacturers with few options in recall's wake
The flour recall demonstrates how sometimes, the industry has limited options for how to prevent consumer exposure to pathogens in food.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 20, 2016 -
WHO revokes coffee's classification as possible carcinogen; will it impact the industry?
Despite its previous link to bladder cancer, global coffee consumption has increased by about 2.5% per year on average since 2011, says the International Coffee Organization.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 15, 2016 -
Sponsored by Plex
Ensuring FSMA readiness with manufacturing cloud ERP
A group of food processors and manufacturers have put in place four key components to ensure FSMA readiness and the ability to meet market demands—while minimizing costs and maximizing profitability.
June 14, 2016 -
FDA
OIG calls out FDA for recall procedures that are not 'efficient and effective'
The FDA has announced a "new process" to streamline recall decisions, but it's unclear how the new SCORE team will interact with manufacturers.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 13, 2016 -
FDA announces proposed sodium reduction targets
The goal of the long-term target is to limit American sodium consumption to 2,300 mg each day, well below today's average sodium intake of 3,400 mg per day.
By David Oliver • June 1, 2016 -
Exploring where online retailers fit into recall plans
Having a plan to deal with online retailers during a recall is crucial, particularly as more companies embrace the potential sales offered by online channels.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 31, 2016 -
FDA
FDA finalizes last FSMA rule
With this last regulation, all seven main FSMA rules are complete.
By David Oliver • May 26, 2016 -
FDA
What can manufacturers learn from FDA's Reportable Food Registry annual report?
Manufacturers that produce RAC produce, prepared foods, seafood, and dairy products may have the most to be concerned about.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 25, 2016 -
USDA
How silk could play a role in reducing food waste
Manufacturers would have to weigh the costs of lost ingredients against the costs of potential flavor changes.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 23, 2016 -
Nima closes $9.2M funding round for portable gluten sensor
It plans to expand detection capabilities to also include peanuts and milk.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 22, 2016 -
FDA
Meeting FSMA requirements ranges from filling in gaps to brand new system
Some manufacturers will be close to compliance, while others will need to develop and integrate entire systems for risk prevention, traceability, and documentation.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 19, 2016 -
Why mechanically tenderized meat labels could be worth the cost
Today marks the official rollout of new labeling requirements for mechanically tenderized meat products, per the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 17, 2016 -
UPDATE: Salmonella investigation dredges up public notification, recall debates
Pacific Coast Fruit apologized for its "unfortunate misstatement regarding a clearly indicated alert being misread as a recall," according to a company statement.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 16, 2016 -
FDA
FDA releases FSMA preventive controls draft guidance for smaller facilities
Once this guidance is finalized, major manufacturers that acquire a "very small" business may have to provide assistance to help it transition.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 16, 2016
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