Food Safety

Pandemic Prepared Certification for Food & Beverage Supply Chain

AIB International’s Certification demonstrates maintaining best practices and provides benefits to the company’s bottom line and unlocks insurance benefits.

October 22, 2020

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Food Safety

FDA Establishes the U.S. Agent Voluntary Identification System for Food Facilities

In conjunction with the food facility registration database, VIS expedites the U.S. agent verification process.

October 17, 2020

Processing Equipment

Safe Storage Tips for Combustible Materials

Proper explosion venting tops slate of important considerations.

September 28, 2020

Regulatory

FDA Announces Key FSMA Rule to Advance Traceability of Foods

The rule is regarded as a major milestone in the New Era of Smarter Food Safety.

September 22, 2020

Food Safety

FDA Provides Additional Flexibility Regarding Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing additional flexibility for manufacturers who need to comply with updated Nutrition and Supplement Facts label requirements by January 1, 2021.

September 18, 2020

Food Safety

Flowers Foods Temporarily Closes Bakery Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Producer of Nature's Own, Wonder, Tastykake, Dave’s Killer Bread, and other bakery foods shuts down production at facility because of increase in the number of cases at the site.

July 9, 2020

Food Safety

FDA to Roll Out the Blueprint for a 'New Era of Smarter Food Safety'

In addition, the agency is also integrating the lessons learned during this pandemic to ensure that the food supply is supported during times of crisis.

June 23, 2020

Food Safety

The United Nations Declares June 7 as World Food Safety Day

FDA and the UN spread the word about ways to reduce the risk of food poisoning.

June 8, 2020

Automation

Fast-Track Fulfillment of a Frozen Food Favorite

Now better positioned to keep up with yearly double-digit growth of its popular Uncrustables line, The J. M. Smucker Company creates a highly automated facility that boasts the largest single baking line in the world.

June 5, 2020

Food Safety

Tyson Foods Shuts Pork Plant due to COVID-19

Facility has temporarily closed despite President Trump’s order to keep slaughterhouses open to protect country’s food supply.

May 31, 2020

Food Safety

Perdue Farms Shares CDC Report After Virginia Facility Tours

CDC recommends installing pump-free hand sanitizers, touchless timeclocks, airflow studies, and continuing virus safety measures already in place.

May 29, 2020

Food Safety

New Guidance on Voluntary Reporting of Temporary Closures During Pandemic

In many cases, FDA may not be aware that firms are temporarily closed or need to close as a result of the pandemic.

May 28, 2020

Food Safety

FDA announces latest actions taken in response effort to the COVID-19 pandemic

Documents detail personal protective equipment recommendations and flexibility in labeling requirements.

May 26, 2020