Featured FSMA Articles

11. Avian Flu Has The Food Industry Walking On Egg Shells 6/22/2015

    In the face of the worst outbreak of avian flu in U.S. history, companies throughout the food industry are searching for ways to adapt to the significant contraction of the domestic egg supply.

12. 7 Ways Supply Chain Traceability Solutions Benefit Food Makers 6/22/2015

    When the phrase “electronic traceability solution” is spoken in the food industry, some other phrases might instantly come to mind: “From farm/factory to fork,” “from harvest to table,” or “from plant to plate.” These phrases offer comfort that every food product that is tracked and traced is safe, and if a contamination event were to happen, the food would never reach the consumer. However, as we all know, even with the best prevention methods and traceability solutions in place, contaminations still occur.

13. FDA Orders Food Manufacturers To Stop Using Trans Fats By 2018 6/18/2015

    After a long effort to better control trans fats in the U.S. food supply, the FDA has announced that the food industry must eliminate them entirely in order to provide safer foods for consumers.

14. How Would An FDA User Fee Affect The Food Industry? 6/16/2015

    Added user fees do not immediately come across as something for the food industry to be excited about. However, with a distinct lack of funding and the potential for improved influence with regard to regulation and education, limited-time FDA user fees could be more beneficial for food manufacturers than they appear on the surface.

15. Is The Internet Of Things The Food Safety Solution Of The Future? 6/11/2015

    With the ability to enable enhanced monitoring across the supply chain and provide detailed documentation in real-time, the Internet of Things could be a solution for improving food safety and traceability in the not-so-distant future.

16. Are GRAS Determinations Undermining The FDA? 6/10/2015

    Tasked with keeping consumers safe from all varieties of food risks, the FDA is under continuous pressure to stay informed about what exactly is in the food supply, but industry GRAS determinations are making that objective exceedingly difficult to reach.

17. Education And Corrective Actions: The Solid Foundation Of Food Safety Culture 6/10/2015

    There is no doubt about it; it is getting more and more difficult to be a successful food processor or manufacturer. The supply chain continues to grow and become more complex, food safety regulations across the globe are becoming increasingly stringent, consumer preferences are constantly evolving, and the food industry’s workforce seems to be continuously changing. All of these trials amplify the importance of managing risks, keeping the public safe, and maintaining consumer loyalty to your brand. So, what can you do to manage this incessantly-growing number of risks?

18. Food Online's Top 10 Of May 6/9/2015

    What was most important to our readers in May? Take a look back at last month by reviewing the 10 most-popular articles that appeared on Food Online.

19. The White House And FDA Issue Rule On Responsible Antibiotic Use In Animals 6/4/2015

    The Obama administration has issued its new rules regarding antibiotic use in meat and poultry production. Consumer groups have applauded the action, but indicate that the rules may not be tight enough.

20. How Third-Party Shippers Benefit Cold Chain Management 6/2/2015

    With regulations growing more stringent, the landscape continues to grow in complexity for food carriers using the cold chain. New, cold chain management technology, along with outside help, can ease these burdens.