Articles by Melissa Lind

41. USDA Awards $19 Million In Food-Safety Research Grants To Select Universities 4/14/2015

    Funding grants have been announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The awarded money will go to 36 grantees at 29 universities to conduct research related to food safety.

42. Modifying Supply Chain Practices May Curtail Food Waste 4/13/2015

    A recent report issued by WRAP states that changes to the food industry’s supply chain could save the global economy an estimated $300 billion per year by 2030.

43. FDA Funding Shortfall May Hamper FSMA Enforcement 4/10/2015

    The Food Safety Modernization Act is the largest change to U.S. food-safety laws since the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act was passed in 1938. Implementation is estimated to have a total cost of $580 million, but less than half of that has been provided. Could the shortfall prevent the agency from enforcing new regulations?

44. What Does The Ideal Food-Safety Recordkeeping System Entail? 4/9/2015

    As food producers face ever-increasing requirements regarding food safety, digital recordkeeping has become less of a luxury and more of a necessity. Advances of technology in information-management systems are easing the burden of documentation. Mobile devices and cloud computing are becoming commonplace, what does a perfect, digital recordkeeping system look like?

45. The EU's New Country of Origin Labeling Rules For Meats: What You Need To Know 4/8/2015

    With the new, European Union rules on Country of Origin Labeling now in effect, a lot of questions have been raised. From “what specific products and species are covered under new laws?” to “how does this differ from prior requirements,” here is what you need to know about the new regulations.

46. The Food Industry's Most-Common Foreign-Body Contaminant And How To Prevent It 4/8/2015

    Despite numerous types of inspection systems and advances in detection technology, metal is still the most-common risk for contamination in the food industry.

47. How Significant Is Food Traceability To Public Safety? 4/2/2015

    In the food industry, traceability is major concern as the safety of the food supply chain is directly linked to public safety. Despite its appearance as a topical issue or “buzz word,” food traceability has become a vital process to ensure the safety of consumers.

48. Ensuring Foreign-Body Detection Systems Are Up To Par 4/2/2015

    No matter what type of foreign-body detection being used on you food-processing line, performance testing must be completed to ensure that system is working. Testing will help ensure that contaminates are identified each and every time they occur.

49. Integrated Pest Management: A Vital Component Of Food Safety 4/1/2015

    Though sterilization, good food-handling practices, and contamination prevention are hot issues in food safety, pest management is an important aspect of keeping food-producing facilities safe. Just like other food-safety issues, the best way to manage pests is through prevention.

50. Considering Automation? Get Back To Basics 4/1/2015

    For food producers, the struggle to maintain a leg up is on-going. The need for increased efficiency is never ending, but quality of products can’t be sacrificed. Automation can give your company an added boost against the competition and may even allow you to expand business without dramatically increasing labor costs.