Whole genome sequencing could become a food safety detection standard

The technology detects the bacterial pathogen's DNA fingerprint and provides more detail and clarity to researchers when determining the source of foodborne disease outbreaks.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 13, 2016

How manufacturers can respond to Oxfam America report about poultry industry

Oxfam's report sheds light on practices at several poultry processing plants.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 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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Survey: 61% of US food, beverage professionals say companies prepared for FSMA

While a recent survey from Sparta Systems, Inc. may paint a rosier picture of FSMA preparedness, other survey results have not been as positive.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 11, 2016

FDA warning letters leave timely lessons for manufacturers

By following FSMA guidelines for preventive measures and proper documentation, the industry can avoid the dreaded FDA warning letter. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 9, 2016

FDA survey suggests manufacturers need to do more with salt, less with label claims

The survey found that three-quarters of participants believe that foods and beverages in the grocery store have the same amount or more salt than they did five years ago.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 9, 2016

Cargill exec: Why millennial employees are vital to the future of food science

"We have to eat. And so I think it's important that people kind of embrace that responsibility," Mike Robach of Cargill told Food Dive.

By David Oliver • May 3, 2016

How manufacturers can cut costs during litigation

With or without outside legal counsel, preparation is key to saving time, money, and effort.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 2, 2016

DOJ launches Dole criminal investigation

Last week, FDA inspection reports revealed Dole officials' knowledge of the listeria contamination at the plant dating back to July 2014. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 1, 2016

How integrating IoT can improve supply chain traceability

Traceability needs to be effective, efficient, and come at a reasonable cost.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 29, 2016

Report: FDA cited Dole officials for listeria at salad plant in 2014

Production resumed, but Dole has yet to provide details about the extent of the cleaning and sanitizing of the plant, according to Food Safety News.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 28, 2016

FDA import refusals report sheds light on problematic segments

The agency can only inspect about 1% of all shipments, so it uses import refusals as a primary border enforcement tool.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 22, 2016

Obama administration leaving food safety legacy, food biotechnology 'notably absent'

"The strongest statement we saw [Tuesday] was that FDA would educate the public about the safety of food biotechnology. But that’s pretty soft," according to Joseph Levitt, partner, Hogan Lovells US LLP.

By David Oliver • April 20, 2016

GMA, Battelle team up to battle food fraud

By some estimates, food fraud amounts to $49 billion lost yearly around the world.

By David Oliver • April 19, 2016

VT attorney general seeks company GMO crops research, 'natural' label

Vermont's GMO labeling law July 1 deadline looms — but will this request move the needle?

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 18, 2016

USDA will not regulate gene-edited mushroom, first CRISPR food approval

CRISPR technology could revolutionize the food industry, but will likely incite further debate.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 15, 2016

Mars to reduce salt and sugar, use 'occasional' food labels in $20M program

It's committed to lowering sodium by an additional 20% in five years and reduce added sugar in a limited number of products by 2018.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 15, 2016

What fluctuating FDA registration numbers say about industry compliance

Many manufacturers let FDA registration numbers expire out of ignorance or negligence, but continuing to produce goods with an expired registration number could lead to civil and criminal penalties.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 14, 2016

USDA proposed guidance increases consideration for organic animal welfare

It deals primarily with minimum requirements for space the animals will have to move around.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 11, 2016

Former PCA executives not liable for restitution to salmonella outbreak victims

The court "is too daunted by the complexity of determining the losses caused by each defendant to each identifiable victim," the judge wrote in his order.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 8, 2016

Cargill to receive $9M from Greater Omaha in E. coli case

The court ruled that Greater Omaha, which supplied the beef that Cargill made into hamburgers, must share financial blame.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 7, 2016

Umamix Bold reduces sodium; CSPI releases 10-year study

The industry reduced sodium in the food supply by about 4% over the past decade.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 6, 2016

FDA finalizes FSMA rule to ensure safety during food transport

Best practices include proper protection and refrigeration in addition to adequate cleaning of delivery vehicles after each load.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 6, 2016

FDA calling for 'action level' on inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereals

The limits on inorganic arsenic may not stop at infant rice cereals and could expand to more rice-based products if consumer health groups push for it.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 4, 2016

New Food Line bearings could minimize food safety risks

Food engineering innovations are crucial in helping manufacturers prevent or minimize product recalls.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 4, 2016

USDA partners with 11 universities in $5.2M nanotechnology research

Projects include improved monitoring throughout the supply chain by cost-effectively detecting foodborne pathogens.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 4, 2016