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Melanie Neumann

Feeling “Meh” About One More Training? Try Coaching

By Melanie J. Neumann

Coaching is a powerful addition to the classic training and education model. In this article, I will explain what coaching is, how it differs from training, some key benefits and evidence of its effectiveness for food industry professionals.  

Featured Articles

March 30, 2023
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IFT Launches Commodity-specific Food Traceability Video Series

By Food Safety Tech Staff

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application...

March 28, 2023
Salt

FDA Moves to Permit Salt Substitutes to Reduce Sodium in Standardized Foods

By Food Safety Tech Staff

The FDA plans to amend the standards of identity (SOIs) to permit the use of salt substitutes in foods for which salt is a required or optional ingredient, and is requesting comments on potential salt substitutes that may be used as a result of the new flexibility provided in the proposed rule. 

March 27, 2023
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United Nations FAO Sets Food Safety Priorities

By Food Safety Tech Staff

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation (FAO) has published its Strategic Priorities for Food Safety 2022-2031, which were developed to “support members in continuing to improve food safety at all levels by providing scientific advice and strengthening their food safety capacities for efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems.”  

March 26, 2023
Abby Snyder

Superheated “Dry” Steam: A Potential Sanitizer for Produce

By Food Safety Tech Staff

Applied to surfaces, SHS has been shown to kill pathogens without leaving moisture or condensation. However, little is known about its performance on a pilot scale. A new research project from Abby Snyder, Ph.D., of Cornell University hopes to fill this void.

March 21, 2023
Lisa Hovey

IAFP Announces New Executive Director

By Food Safety Tech Staff

Lisa Hovey, who joined IAFP in 1997, will replace David Tharp, who will officially retire on April 26, after 30 years with the Association.

March 21, 2023
Queso Fresco

FDA Releases Listeriosis Prevention Strategy for Soft Fresh Queso Fresco Cheese

Citing six listeriosis outbreaks in the past decade, the FDA has released a new strategy and manufacturer fact sheet aimed at reducing foodborne outbreaks and illness associated with the consumption of soft fresh Queso Fresco-type cheeses.

March 20, 2023
Emily Newton, Revolutionized Magazine

Utilizing Technology To Eliminate Food Processing Bottlenecks

By Emily Newton

Food processing bottlenecks are a persistent problem in the industry. Although there’s no immediate solution, deploying the right technologies can help companies make long-term gains.

March 14, 2023
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FDA Calls for Enhanced Powdered Infant Formula Safety Measures in Letter to Industry

By Food Safety Tech Staff

The FDA sent a letter to manufacturers, packers, distributors, exporters, importers, and retailers involved in the manufacturing and distribution of powdered infant formula to share current safety information and call on the industry to take prompt action to improve processes and programs for the protection of our most vulnerable population.

March 13, 2023
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USDA Announces $43M Investment in Meat and Poultry Processing Research, Expansion and Innovation

By Food Safety Tech Staff

“Under the Biden-Harris Administration and through historic funding investments, USDA continues to invest in research processing expansion that will create new and better markets and expand opportunities for small businesses and rural communities. This investment will help enable that vision.”

March 13, 2023
Matthew Taylor

Mitigating the Risks of Food Fraud in an Inflationary Environment

By Matthew Taylor

Food inflation can make it more difficult to maintain food product quality, safety, and transparency and lead to an increased risk of food fraud. Manufacturers and suppliers must remain extra vigilant and take proactive steps to mitigate the risks posed by stubbornly high food inflation and increasingly complex supply chains. The following four steps are key to protecting your products and your business.

Columns

March 30, 2023
Women in Food Safety

Feeling “Meh” About One More Training? Try Coaching

By Melanie J. Neumann
Melanie Neumann

Coaching is a powerful addition to the classic training and education model. In this article, I will explain what coaching is, how it differs from training, some key benefits and evidence of its effectiveness for food industry professionals.

March 28, 2023
Allergen Alley

[Video] Food Labeling: Allergens

Jennifer Allen

Step into the lawyer’s kitchen with food attorney Jennifer Allen, Partner at Zwillinger Wulkan, as she breaks down FDA food labeling requirements for allergens.

March 20, 2023
From the Editor’s Desk

Call For Abstracts: 2023 Food Safety Consortium

Food Safety Consortium 2023

Food Safety Tech is requesting abstracts for the 11th Annual Food Safety Consortium, which will take place October 16-18, 2023, at the Hilton in Parsippany, New Jersey. The deadline for submissions is March 31.

March 14, 2023
Food Safety Think Tank

It is Time for Industry to Embrace Whole Genome Sequencing

By Food Safety Tech Staff
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Whole genome sequencing (WGS) has become a powerful tool to track the origins of foodborne illness, but if industry views WGS simply as a tool for regulators, it is missing out on a valuable instrument to improve food safety within its facilities.

March 7, 2023
From the Editor’s Desk

Detection, Mitigation and Control of Listeria and Salmonella: What We Know and Where We’re Heading

By Food Safety Tech Staff
Listeria

The detection and mitigation of foodborne illness-causing pathogens continue to be a challenge for all aspects of the food industry from farm to fork. Join Food Safety Tech and the Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention on April 3-5 for two days of practical education on the detection, mitigation, control and regulation of key food hazards, followed by discussion geared toward identifying gaps for research and innovation.

March 6, 2023
Food Safety Culture Club

Improve Employee Loyalty and Food Safety by Building Better Leaders

By Holly Mockus
Holly Mockus, Product Manager, Alchemy Systems

Bad supervisors or managers are among the most common reasons people cite for leaving their jobs. Conversely, good leaders can impact employee engagement by up to 70%, which improves safety and quality, enhances productivity, and reduces absenteeism and employee turnover. This is why leadership development is crucial to organizational success.

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Upcoming FST Events & Webinars

April 3, 2023 – 1:00 pm – April 5, 2023 – 3:00 pm
Food Safety Tech’s Hazards Conference Series + CFI Think Tank

“Industry & Academia Advancing Food Safety Practices, Technology and Research” Columbus, Ohio

April 19, 2023 – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Infused Products Virtual Conference

This complimentary virtual conference consists of three back-to-back webinars, all on the same day. We will delve into topics such as GMPs, nano emulsion, culinary science, and food safety for edibles and more.

On Demand Events & Webinars

March 23, 2023
Food Safety Tech Hazards Series: Preparing for and Responding to Contamination Events
January 25, 2023
Overcoming Challenges of the New FSMA Traceability Rule
December 13, 2022
Food Safety Tech Hazards Series: Physical & Chemical Hazards
December 15, 2022
How ISO Management System Standards for InfoSec and Business Continuity Can Help with Food Safety
September 14, 2022
Food Safety Tech Hazards Series: Pest Management









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