James Davis, OSI Group
James Davis, OSI Group
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Applying Food Plant Sanitation Best Practices to Facility Janitorial Programs

By James T. Davis
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the critical importance of implementing effective cleaning and disinfection measures in non-production (i.e., offices and welfare) areas to ensure employee health and sustainability of plant operations. Elevated emphasis on the application of thoroughly established food production sanitation best practices to these areas will be an increasingly common theme for food processors in the near future.

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Are Traasdahl, Crisp
Are Traasdahl, Crisp
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How a History of Slow Technology Adoption Across Food Supply Chains Nearly Broke Us

By Are Traasdahl
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Outdated technologies are preventing advancements and efficiencies in the food industry, resulting in the paradox of mounting food insecurity and food waste. By reviewing the slow history of technology adoption to-date, it is clear that opportunity exists to advance the pace of innovation to create more resilient food supply chains in the future.

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