Food Online From The Editor
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Implementing FSMA: What Do I Need To Know And Do?
2/15/2017
Several of FSMA’s major rules are now in effect, but that doesn’t mean all food makers are clear on what is expected of them. Here, Hilary Thesmar, Ph.D., RD, CFS, VP of food safety programs at the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), answers my questions on what food makers need to know to comply with the FSMA’s requirements and offers guidance on how they can achieve it.
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How Crystal Creamery Is Becoming A Zero-Waste Facility
2/2/2017
Crystal Creamery began its sustainability voyage back in 2014. The company wanted to create a sustainability program promoting accountability in environmental practices, was socially responsible, and rewarded the company’s efforts with profitability — a triple bottom line. The company developed and implemented a plan to achieve its goals, and early this year, received well-deserved recognition for its efforts. On January 10, 2017, the EPA presented Crystal Creamery with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Food Recovery Challenge Innovation Award, citing the company as frontrunner in sustainability advancements.
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Food Onlineās Top 10 Of January
2/1/2017
What was most important to our readers in January? Take a look back at last month by reviewing the 10 most-popular articles that appeared on Food Online.
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From HACCP To FSMA: The Evolution Of Global Food Safety & Quality
1/25/2017
Food safety and quality certainly have changed in the last two decades. But, what are those changes and how are they ensuring consumer safety? Here, Gaurav Tewari, director of quality assurance at Sargent Farms, answers my questions about the evolution of food safety and quality management systems (FSQMS), GFSI, FSMA and how they help keep the global food supply safe.
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How Is China Tackling Its Food Safety Struggles?
1/17/2017
It’s no secret; in recent years, China has suffered through some serious food safety issues. Recognizing a dire need for improvement, China has created and implemented plans for a dramatic turnaround in food safety regulations. Here, Dr. Xinyu Weng, CFDA Division Director for International Cooperation and current First Secretary of the Embassy of China in the U.S., answers Global Food Safety Forum (GFSF) Chairman Rick Gilmore’s questions on behalf of Food Online on the reformation of China’s food safety legislation and its worldwide impact. Additionally, Dr. Wang offers his thoughts on how China has recovered from and is preventing another melamine infant formula powder milk scandal.
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Food Safety 2017: What To Expect
1/12/2017
2016 is behind us, and last year’s unresolved food safety challenges have joined the list of issues to face in the new year. But, what is currently challenging the food and beverage industry in terms of food safety? This column will discuss three topics that will impact nearly every manufacturer in 2017.
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Unfinished Business: Answering Your Questions About Food Manufacturer/Food Retailer Recall Teamwork
12/7/2016
Food Online hosted a live web chat, Food For Thought: Improving Food Manufacturer & Retailer Teamwork In A Recall featuring Alicia Sims-Miller, manager of the reverse logistics and business integration teams for PepsiCo’s North American Nutrition Division, and Kim Combs, recall/regulatory compliance manager for The Kroger Co. In this 45-minute live Q&A, Combs and Sims-Miller answered the audience’s questions about the food manufacturer/food retailer relationship during recalls. While the session was educational and informative, there wasn’t enough time to answer every question. Here, Combs addresses some of the unanswered questions from the live web chat.
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Food Online's Top 10 Of November
12/2/2016
What was most important to our readers in November? Take a look back at last month by reviewing the 10 most-popular articles that appeared on Food Online.
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Unfinished Business: Answering Your Questions About F&B Traceability
11/21/2016
Food Online and the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) hosted a live web chat, Food For Thought: Everything You've Ever Wanted To Know About Traceability But Were Afraid To Ask. In this 45-minute live Q&A, Jennifer McEntire, Ph.D., vice president food safety & technology at United Fresh Produce Association joined Kristen Spotz, senior manager of food safety & quality assurance at GMA to talk all things traceability related to the food industry. While the session was educational and informative, there wasn’t enough time in the session to answer every audience member’s questions. Here, Jennifer and Kristen address the unanswered questions from the live web chat.
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Food Online's Top 10 Of October
11/1/2016
What was most important to our readers in October? Take a look back at last month by reviewing the 10 most-popular articles that appeared on Food Online.