Beverage

What's next for HPP juices?

New high pressure processing certification logo will bring awareness to the safety of the products that use it.

October 5, 2017

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Cleaning and Sanitation

CIP cleaner is designed for food, beverage and dairy plants

Is also suitable for tanker trucks and fleets

September 8, 2017

Regulatory

FDA releases Compliance Guide for small businesses under FSMA Produce Safety Rule

Small Entity Compliance Guides can help farmers determine whether they are eligible for a qualified exemption.

September 5, 2017

Software

IBM collaborates with Dole, Driscoll’s, Golden State, Kroger, McCormick, McLane, Nestlé, Tyson Foods, Unilever, Walmart to address global food issues

Using blockchain, all participants -- growers, suppliers, processors, distributors, retailers, regulators and consumers -- can gain permissioned access to known and trusted information regarding the origin and state of food for their transactions.

September 1, 2017

Regulatory

FDA releases sixth chapter of draft guidance for the PC-human food rule

This chapter, entitled “Draft Guidance for Industry: Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food,” helps food facilities comply with the preventive controls for human food rule, mandated by FSMA.

August 30, 2017

Regulatory

FDA releases Compliance Guide for small businesses under FSMA intentional adulteration rule

The compliance date for small businesses under the Intentional Adulteration Rule is July 27, 2020.

August 24, 2017

Regulatory

FDA launches 'Food Safety Plan Builder' to help businesses comply with FSMA requirements

While the tool was primarily designed for use by small manufacturers, which may have limited resources, any size manufacturer can opt to use it.

August 22, 2017

Regulatory

FSMA regulations come into play for small food companies this fall

Companies with 500 or fewer employees and those registered with FDA must implement the new rules.

August 22, 2017

Sustainability

The recyclable capsule cup

Barrie House's capsule cups improve the taste of its coffee while helping the environment.

August 21, 2017

Cleaning and Sanitation

Floor cleaner and degreaser is user friendly

Is also environmentally friendly

August 14, 2017

Regulatory

Two out of three food processors are completely or partially compliant with FSMA

Most companies are well on their way to compliance with the FDA, according to a new study by PMMI Business Intelligence. Problem areas include dairy, produce and smaller companies in general that lack resources.

August 6, 2017

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Lubricating/assembly paste offers superior corrosion protection

Provides adhesion for friction points, even when subjected to humidity

July 24, 2017

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Laying the groundwork

Lēf Farms installs Sika flooring to meet food safety requirements and boost productivity.

July 21, 2017