Articles by Melissa Lind

31. FSMA's Implementation Will Bring Changes To Food Safety Labs 4/24/2015

    The Food Safety Modernization act will require research and regulatory laboratories to integrate information and work together in harmonizing standards and expanding surveillance programs.

32. General Mills Gussies Up Its Green Giant Brand 4/23/2015

    Rumor has it General Mills’ Green Giant brand has been on the sales block. Even though sales of frozen and canned vegetables have lost out to fresh produce, General Mills isn’t giving up on its produce giant.

33. 3 Steps To Effective Cold Chain Management 4/23/2015

    Consumer behaviors are showing a growing trend toward fresher products and products made with fresh ingredients. With the increasing demand for perishable products, it is essential for companies to not only invest in, but to effectively manage cold chain operations.

34. Consumer Advocacy Groups Recommend Fixing GRAS 4/22/2015

    In 1997, the Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed rule which clarified the way food additives could be classified as generally recognized as safe. The FDA never finalized the rule, but has been operating under the procedure since the proposal.

35. How Can The Food Supply Chain Benefit From Drones? 4/21/2015

    From retailer plans for home delivery of packages to the recent landings on the White House lawn, drones have captured the public’s attention. The U.S. Federal government is planning on tightening drone regulations, and while you won’t be getting any drone-delivered pizza on your porch any time soon, the technology may soon play a big role in the food industry.

36. Why Invest In X-Ray Inspection Systems? 4/21/2015

    The modern consumer is expecting to purchase high-quality food. For food companies, having the appropriate technology for inspecting products is a key step to ensure quality and safety.

37. FSMA's Exemption For Farm-To-Consumer Sales 4/17/2015

    One of the most concerning parts of the Food Safety and Modernization act has been the FDA’s definition of a food facility. Some have been concerned that certain farms will fall under “facility” regulation, but a proposed rule may clarify that issue.

38. How Barcoding Is Helping Traceability In Fresh Foods 4/16/2015

    Traceability and labeling requirements, combined with productivity needs in the fresh food industry, are making the use of advanced-labeling technology more attractive. The ability to accurately identify and trace product from farm to customer can be done more efficiently with barcodes than through any other means currently available.

39. Penn State Extension Offers Food Safety Support At All Levels Of The Food Industry 4/16/2015

    From large facilities and growers to small food vendors, community organizations, and individuals, Penn State Extension serves the food industry with education, training, and support.

40. Reducing The Risk Of Metal-Fragment Contamination 4/15/2015

    Metal contaminants come in all shapes and sizes, but not all are equally detectable. No matter the foreign-body detection technology employed by your facility, irregularly-shaped metal is the culprit of most food-product recalls.