Articles

Caffeine Under Siege by the FDA

FDA investigation could be just the beginning of regulatory and litigation battles.
Post Date: 05/15/2013
Author: Bert Slonim, Kaye Scholer LLP

Dairy Processing Equipment Transitions from Tanks to Technology

Stainless steel tanks and kettles are synonymous with dairy manufacturing, but the long-term trend is toward continuous processes that don't require the tools of batch.
Post Date: 04/29/2013
Author: Kevin T. Higgins, Managing Editor

Global Meat And Feed Industry Executives Discuss Food Safety At Asian Show

Food safety and security issues were discussed at VIV Asia, a trade show for the international feed to meat industry, held March 13-15 in Bangkok.
Post Date: 04/18/2013
Author:

Editor's Plate: The Dangers of the Dangers of GMOs

It looks like marketing and profiteering are trumping science.
Post Date: 04/11/2013
Author: Dave Fusaro, Editor in Chief

Refuting Myths About Carrageenan

Recent resurrection of a link between carrageenan and poligeenan (and the latter's connection to cancer) are unfounded.
Post Date: 04/04/2013
Author: Harris Bixler, Ingredients Solutions Inc.

Do you know your HACCP from your HARPC?

FDA's FSMA ruling requires food processors to create risk-based preventive control plans.
Post Date: 03/13/2013
Author: Eric Lindstrom, Keller and Heckman LLP

FSMA Changes Pest Control for Food Manufacturers

The Food Safety Modernization Act and Global Food Safety Initiative audits make processors rethink their pest management programs.
Post Date: 02/05/2013
Author: Dave Fusaro, Editor in Chief

Food Safety Regulatory Outlook for 2013

Similar to 2012, the FDA will continue to evolve and enact the Food Safety Modernization Act.
Post Date: 01/03/2013
Author: Eric Lindstrom, Keller and Heckman LLP

Where Are We Headed With Supply Chain Traceability And Food Safety?

As more consumers want transparency with their food ingredients, the food and beverage industry must wrestle with what that means for the supply chain and the costs passed back on to consumers.
Post Date: 12/19/2012
Author: Brian Boyle, Contributor

How Concerned Are Consumers about Food Safety?

Shoppers are only somewhat or slightly concerned about the safety of the U.S. food supply despite frequent food safety outbreaks, reports NPD.
Post Date: 10/31/2012
Author: NPD Group

FDA Assesses its FSMA Progress

Deputy Commissioner for Foods outlines accomplishments, to-do list.
Post Date: 09/24/2012
Author: Michael Taylor, FDA

Focus on Food Safety: China's New Food Safety Initiatives

Five-year plan lacks specific regulations but shows signs of progress.
Post Date: 08/02/2012
Author: David Acheson, Leavitt Partners; and Kim Walker, Faegre Baker Daniels LLP

2012 R&D Team Winner: Kettle Cuisine

Refrigerated and frozen soups for discerning (but busy) restaurant chefs.
Post Date: 05/30/2012
Author: Diane Toops, News and Trends Editor

Inside the Latest U.S. Case of Mad Cow Disease

The April discovery of bovine spongiform encephalopathy only proves safeguards are working.
Post Date: 05/29/2012
Author: Eric Mittenthal, American Meat Institute

Human Behavior's Role in Food Safety

Looking out for those who misunderstand their training but have confidence in their knowledge.
Post Date: 05/21/2012
Author: Dan Fone, NSF International

Food Safety Case History: Keeping on Eye on the Cranberries

Optical sorter helps L&S Cranberry pack quality fruit with no foreign material.
Post Date: 05/14/2012
Author: Food Processing Staff

Improved Metal Detection Technologies Play a Role in New Food Safety Systems

Experts advise a comprehensive approach to metal detection for keeping solid, foreign material out of foods.
Post Date: 05/09/2012
Author: David Phillips, Plant Operations Editor

Dairy Plants Ready for Food Safety Modernization Act

With HACCP plans already in place, dairies are on top of hazard control.
Post Date: 05/07/2012
Author: David Phillips, Plant Operations Editor

FDA Affirms Safety of BPA

Agency finally rules – negatively – on 2008 petition from Natural Resource Defense Council.
Post Date: 04/16/2012
Author: John Rost, Chairman, North American Metal Packaging Alliance Inc.

Food Safety Starts on the Ground Floor

Proper flooring provides no safe harbor for bacteria.
Post Date: 04/10/2012
Author: David Phillips, Technical Editor