The reported prevalence of sesame allergies in the U.S. population has increased. Allergic reactions to sesame may occur from products with undeclared sesame ingredients.
Food Safety
FDA Guidance on Voluntary Disclosure of Sesame
This draft guidance for the industry includes sesame when added as flavoring or as spice.
November 11, 2020

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Beverage
Bulk Merchandising System Displayed at PACK EXPO Connects
The XpressBulk Milk Delivery System combines delivery efficiency with merchandising ease.
November 10, 2020
XpressBulk can also be customized for a wide variety of high-velocity grocery items, with dolly and trays designed to fit the product being transported.
Food Safety
Single Frequency Metal Detector Works Best for Dry or Frozen Food
New technology provides a high level of metal detection for food safety, reducing the risk of costly recalls due to contamination.
November 10, 2020
Thermo Fischer Scientific Sentinel 1000 Metal Detector
Food Safety
Voluntary Pilot Program for Third-Party Food Safety Standards
The FDA is launching this program to evaluate third-party food safety standards, meeting another milestone in the new era of smarter food safety.
November 2, 2020
Alignment determinations would give those relying on audits conducted to those standards confidence that they are meeting certain FDA requirements for supplier verification audits.
Industry News
Marfrig and ADM Launch Joint Venture
The two companies have formed PlantPlus Foods, which will offer a variety of finished plant-based food products.
October 28, 2020
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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
Based off of best practices, fulfilment of common regulatory requirements, and food safety practices, the certification provides five distinct areas where a company needs to demonstrate proficiency in order to become certified.
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
The VIS works in conjunction with the FDA’s FFRM to allow U.S. agents to independently identify the facility or facilities they are representing.
Sustainability
PepsiCo Provides Update on Green Bond
The company reveals $447 million has been allocated thus far to support its vision of building a more sustainable food system.
October 12, 2020
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Sustainability
US Foods Releases Social Responsibility Report
The report reveals progress in protecting the environment and providing responsibly sourced and sustainable products.
October 1, 2020
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Sustainability
Conagra Continues Progress in Meeting Sustainability Goals
Conagra is expanding the use of bowls made from plant-based fibers through collaborative partnerships, significantly reducing the company’s carbon footprint.
September 30, 2020
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Processing Equipment
An Eco-Friendly Alternative to Plastic Six-Pack Rings
KeelClip’s paperboard technology delivers sustainability, branding, and functionality benefits that may convince brands to ditch single-use plastic six-pack rings for good.
September 29, 2020
Anheuser-Busch InBev, one of the largest brewers in the world, will use KeelClip in its U.K. market this spring for some of its brands, including Bud Light. Photo courtesy of Graphic Packaging International.
Processing Equipment
Safe Storage Tips for Combustible Materials
Proper explosion venting tops slate of important considerations.
September 28, 2020
Rene Medina, executive vice president of process equipment manufacturer Gericke USA, offers three, key considerations for promoting safe storage.
Sustainability
Dole Moving Closer to Carbon Neutral Promise
The company is partnering with Symbior Solar to expand renewable energy sourcing to its processing facilities in the Philippines.
September 24, 2020
Dole Asia
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