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61. Best Practices For Sanitary Design In Food And Beverage Plants 4/29/2015

    With FSMA’s final deadlines looming on the horizon, there is no better time than right now for food and beverage manufacturers to enhance plant safety and protect against high costs incurred by food safety issues.

62. FDA Rolls Out “Year Of The Food Safety Modernization Act” 4/29/2015

    With a declaration that 2015 is “the year of FSMA,” the Food and Drug Administration rolled-out plans for implementation of the legislation’s final provisions. The plan was presented to members of the food industry at the FDA’s FSMA Kickoff Meeting in Washington, D.C.

63. Why Effective Traceability Systems Utilize Automated Data Collection 4/28/2015

    Whether it is mislabeling an ingredient known to be an allergen or a contamination event, immediate response is needed to maintain safety in the food supply chain, but many companies may be using out-of-date tracking systems. With any possibility of a food-safety event resulting in dangerous allergic reactions or illness, recall efforts must be put forth post haste, but antiquated systems make timely response impossible.

64. Is FSMA Making Produce Safer? 4/28/2015

    Regarding the latest spinach recall, no illnesses have been reported, but consumers may be left wondering if produce is becoming safer. Despite greater consumer awareness of recalls — and food-safety events in general — increased awareness may actually be part of the cause for alarm.

65. A New Level Of Communication Between Food-Processing Equipment And Plant Managers 4/27/2015

    Thanks to the proliferation of new technology, pieces of equipment within a food-production line will soon be able to tell managers exactly what the machine needs to stay running in optimal condition.

66. 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.

67. What Foods Are Driving The Growth Of Flexible Packaging? 4/24/2015

    With the ability to cater to evolving consumer demands for convenience and ease of preparation, flexible- packaging formats are expected to experience continued growth in the protein market.

68. 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.

69. How Cans Might Help The Global Food Waste Issue 4/22/2015

    Food waste is a real problem around the globe, and with such large quantities of food being needlessly wasted, it is important to examine ways which food packaging can help tackle the problem.

70. 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.