Regulatory

‘Bending the Curve’ of Foodborne Illness Through More Traceability Rules

A traceability initiative proposes to overcome barriers to giving FDA accurate, timely, and comprehensive information about a food’s manufacturing history to prevent further distribution and public health crises during a recall.

February 22, 2021

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Industry News

Industrial Magnetics Acquires Walker Magnetics Group

The deal helps expand the company’s permanent, electromagnetic, and electro-permanent magnetic technology and systems for industrial applications, and broadens its roster of products.

February 18, 2021

Sustainability

Staying on the Cutting Edge

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how essential food plant workers truly are and demonstrates the need for a digital transformation in food and beverage processing.

February 9, 2021

Food Safety

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) Receives Food Safety Leadership Award

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) recognizes the accomplishments of the DFA food safety and quality assurance team.

January 26, 2021

Food Safety

The Food Safety Modernization Act: Today and Tomorrow

A recent article by Frank Yiannas, FDA deputy commissioner for food policy and response, provides insights on the agency’s progress and what happens next.

January 7, 2021

Food Safety

UHT, Connected Packaging, and Other Food Safety Technologies of the Future

UHT products see growing success in e-commerce; manufacturers continue to improve food safety.

December 30, 2020

Home

Solutions to Decrease Food Waste on the Consumer Level

Study shows that better labeling practices and innovative packaging to increase shelf life could minimize food waste.

December 24, 2020

Cleaning and Sanitation

Challenges Amid a Pandemic

COVID-19 is changing the way food and beverage manufacturers manage their cleaning processes and products, accounting for social distancing and increased sanitation requirements.

December 22, 2020

Food Safety

Food Industry Collaborates to Support New Era of Smarter Food Safety

Leafy Green traceability pilots reveal the value of sharing extended product information during a traceback investigation.

December 7, 2020

Food Safety

Study Reveals New Consumer Attitudes

COVID-19 takes first priority, while environment continues to be important. Food safety and food waste are growing concerns.

December 2, 2020

Food Safety

COVID-19: Food Industry Worker Safety and Industry Response, with Joyce Fassl

ProFood World Editor, Joyce Fassl, delivers a two-minute executive summary of food worker safety during the pandemic.

November 24, 2020

Food Safety

CORE Outbreak Investigation Table Issued

The FDA’s new tool will share information on foodborne illness outbreak investigations through weekly updates even in early stages.

November 18, 2020

Food Safety

Detection Before Packaging via Pipelines

X-ray system continuously inspects product as it flows through the system.

November 13, 2020