Featured Food Traceability Articles

81. Listeria Scare Isn't Over For Wawona Packing 7/24/2014

    Wawona Packing recalled fruit packaged between June 1 and July 12, but much of it was most-likely consumed before the recall was announced on July 19. With an incubation period lasting up to 70 days, the company isn’t out of the woods just yet

82. FSIS Submits Amendment To Improve Raw Beef Traceability 7/17/2014

    The latest proposal by the USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service will improve traceability, but is liable to cause panic among some food processors already feeling stressed by FSMA’s pending implementation.

83. Food Manufacturers: How To Implement A Successful BI Strategy 7/17/2014

    The world is diverse.  It is obvious that there are tremendous differences in food preferences between countries, communities, even individuals, and the businesses that serve them.  Knowing what your customer wants requires a Business Intelligence Strategy.

84. Cargill: Only Using Antibiotics To Treat Ill Livestock 7/16/2014

    Growth-promoting antibiotics are phased out of the company’s turkey brands in response to research and consumer feedback.

85. 5 Advantages Of Cloud-Based ERP Solutions For Food Producers 7/11/2014

    Cloud-based, resource-planning software solutions are emerging as the number one tool for even the smallest food supply chain provider.

86. FDA Gives Chobani The OK After Inspection 7/10/2014

    Following 409 complaints of a fungal contaminant in the yogurt maker’s product, federal agents inspected the company’s Idaho plant. Small flaws were found in GMPs, however, none necessitated a warning letter.

87. Checkup On The Cold Chain… How Can It Be More Sustainable? 7/9/2014

    The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has released a report proposing liquid nitrogen be used for both energy and cooling, lessening dependence on diesel fuel.

88. PMMI Study Clarifies FSMA's Impact On Food Industry 7/9/2014

    A new report sheds light on the impact FSMA implementation is having on food manufacturing  and what rules will most likely require additional investment in terms of time and money.

89. Dairy Industry Approaches Goal in Traceability Compliance 7/8/2014

    About two-thirds of total U.S. milk production comes from just 17 dairy processors.  These processors are working with the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy to have solid traceability mechanisms in place by Sept 2014.

90. The World's Most Concerning Foodborne Parasites 7/8/2014

    A report from the Food and Agriculture Organization along with the World Health Organization lists the 10 most concerning foodborne parasites across the globe. The list was created by experts from 22 countries and was based on total number of illnesses, illness severity, mortality rate, global allotment, illness potential, and socio-economic impact.