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81. FDA And FSIS Officials Chime In On Food-Safety Issues 4/30/2015

    Officials from both the Food and Drug Administration and Food Safety and Inspection Service expressed optimism about FSMA’s progress at the recent National Food Policy Conference.

82. Prepare Your Supply Chain For Extreme Weather 4/30/2015

    There is no escaping it, extreme weather events are going to happen whether you like it or not. However, with these events’ potential to disrupt supply chain operations, advance preparation will go a long way toward enduring the worst of sever-weather events.

83. 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.

84. Tyson Foods Will Eliminate Human Antibiotic Use In Chickens 4/29/2015

    The number one poultry producer in the U.S. intends to eliminate the use of human antibiotics in chicken flocks by September of next year.

85. 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.

86. 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event, immediate response is needed to maintain safety in the food supply chain, but many companies may be using out-of-date tracking systems.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.

87. 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.

88. 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.

89. 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.

90. 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.