The Remote Grading Pilot for Beef allows a USDA grader to assess beef carcass characteristics and assign the official quality grade from a remote location, reducing costs and location as barriers to participation in voluntary grading services. The pilot program is part of USDA’s efforts to increase competition in agricultural markets and create a fairer playing field for small- and mid-size farmers and ranchers.
Modular processing systems allow companies to expand capacity and adapt to fluctuating consumer demands with less disruption and cost than a traditional processing overhaul.
The Food Safety Consortium will take place October 20-22, 2024, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington VA directly across the Potomic River from Washington, DC. The Program starts with several pre-conference workshops and training which leads into two full days of high-level panel discussions and educational presentations.
Novolyze capped off 2023 with new board member, Laurent Vernerey, and a New World Report Most Innovative Food Safety and Quality Software Company award.
James (Jim) Jones, Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods at the FDA will be the keynote speaker at the 2024 Food Safety Consortium. The three-day conference will be held in the Washington, DC, October20-22.
There are many ways to build a successful internal audit program. Taking the time upfront to identify the format, structure and team members is critical. In this article we discuss the key elements of a successful program and provide guidance to ensure that audits add value to the daily operations across the facility.
In 2022, CORE evaluated 65 incidents, responded to 28 and issued advisories for 11—a slight increase from 2021. The investigations in 2022 included E. coli, Cronobacter, hepatitis A virus, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella which were linked to a variety of products, including produce, dairy and fish.
The first course, Food Safety Testing – Above & Beyond PCQI Principles, will include three 90-minute online classes, led by Trish Wester, President of the Association for Food Safety Auditing Professionals.
Labor, soaring supply costs and increased business-related risks are issues the food and agribusiness industries must contend with in 2024. Organizations can remain profitable in the coming year if they implement better risk management practices, reassess their insurance coverage and take steps to improve employee well-being.
Responsible sourcing is key to minding the food safety gap that allows contaminated protective gloves to enter the U.S. market.
