Innovations in food processing machinery—from intelligent robots to energy-efficient motors for food and beverage processing—are driving growth in the industry.
The types of flies that impact food-handling establishments the most are “filth” flies, which transmit diseases, and “nuisance” flies, which typically do not. While these pests are all flies, different types of flies require different control methods.
Data analysis from more than 2,000 food industry professionals revealed challenges in employee training as well as specific actions that enable companies to have stronger food safety outcomes
“The food we grow and sell to consumers is the same food we take home to our families. Our work doesn’t get more personal than that,” said Pezzini.
The FDA is investigating the use of food contact fluorinated polyethylene packaging due to potential formation of PFAS discovered in nonfood fluorinated packaging.
The guidance document covers facilities that manufacture, process, pack or hold food intended for all animal species including food-producing animals, companion animals, laboratory animals and animals maintained in zoological parks.
Understanding the three core components of an environmental control program for RTEs as well as the areas that pose the highest risk of contamination and regulatory action will help you develop and maintain a safer food processing facility.
“This pilot program is a critical part of USDA’s commitment to enhancing the circular economy and providing additional revenue streams for farmers.”
A multi-state listeria outbreak has been linked to Big Olaf ice cream. So far, there are 23 reported illnesses, 22 hospitalizations and one death associated with the outbreak. The reports span 10 states.
Fernanda Suárez of NatureSweet Tomatoes and Natalie Camacho Mendoza of Farmworker Justice have joined the Equitable Food Initiative board of directors.
