Food Industry Insights
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The Role Of FSMA On Food Manufacturers Related To ERP Software
5/9/2019
FSMA has enacted new regulations protecting consumers in nearly every food segment. But for manufacturers, the regulations created challenges -- including processes that burden aging IT systems.
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Beyond FSMA Compliance: Implementing An ERP System
5/9/2019
ERP systems help food manufacturers comply with FSMA regulations. But forward-thinking businesses take ERP capabilities further to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and increase margins.
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Key Provisions Of USDA’s Bioengineered Food Disclosure Rule
4/29/2019
The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS or Agency) issued its final rule establishing a National Bioengineered (BE) Food Disclosure Standard (NBFDS). This article summarizes key provisions of this new federal marketing standard, including the Agency’s approach to defining “bioengineered foods” and addressing refined ingredients, voluntary labeling, absence claims, and the applicable disclosure threshold.
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Environmental Monitoring – A Critical Component Of Food Safety
4/29/2019
Environmental monitoring has become the center of attention for good reason lately. New requirements by FDA and GFSI standards have raised the importance of environmental monitoring programs (EMP’s).
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USDA’s Bioengineered Food Disclosure Rule: What You Need To Know
4/8/2019
This two-part article will summarize key provisions of this new federal marketing standard, including the Agency’s approach to defining “bioengineered foods” and addressing refined ingredients, voluntary labeling, absence claims, and the applicable disclosure threshold.
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6 Methods Of Preventing Food Safety Risks
3/21/2019
The new SQF Fundamentals Code outlines 6 common causes of food safety hazards to watch out for and account for in your food safety plan. Learn how to spot if they apply to you, and how to implement a solution before you risk failing an audit, or worse, compromising consumers’ safety.
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Leverage New Learning Methods In Food Manufacturing
3/21/2019
Traditional manufacturing training does not test comprehension or reinforce learning. Methods based on recent science, such as active learning, micro-learning, learning moments, and storytelling have been proven to help make knowledge stick. In turn, the higher knowledge retention makes workers more confident on the floor, which makes them more likely to stick around.
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3 Tips For Operational Excellence Within Pet Food Manufacturing
3/21/2019
When it comes to food manufacturing, the pet food industry isn’t always in agreement on how to properly test and inspect pet food products. Here are tips to keep in mind as you begin to develop initiatives that drive operational excellence in pet food manufacturing.
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Advances In Flowmeter Technology
3/19/2019
This article disucsses two trends turning the flowmeter industry on its ear: advances in flowmeter diagnostics and the adoption of smartphone-like technology to improve access and communications.
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How To Prepare For A More Transparent Brand-Consumer Relationship
12/5/2018
A map with info on origins of key ingredients and agricultural practices. Videos depicting the journey of an avocado from a farm to a restaurant. A clear declaration of known allergens. This information is what today’s shoppers consider critical in making purchases. Are you providing it?