Highlights

Regulatory Compliance

USDA Names New FSIS Administrator; Kiecker Moves to New FSIS Role

Nov. 22, 2024
Dr. Denise Eblen will move from Office of Public Health Science to FSIS administrator, while Paul Kiecker will shift to a role with the Office of Investigation, Enforcement and...
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Food Safety

Unbreakable Sensors Allow Accurate In-Line pH Measurements for Food Processors

Nov. 20, 2024
Discover how glass-free pH sensors maximize safety, quality and productivity.
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Regulatory Compliance

How a Trump Administration Could Impact FDA and USDA: 'Expect Change'

Nov. 20, 2024
The Acheson Group consultancy looks at how Trump, RFK Jr. and a proposed Dept. of Government Efficiency could impact the regulators and ultimately the entire food & beverage industry...
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Food Safety

A Lawyer’s Recommendations for Food Safety Preparedness

Nov. 18, 2024
Better to take these steps before, not after, a food safety incident occurs in your company.
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Regulatory Compliance

Trump Picks RFK Jr. to Lead Dept. of Health and Human Services

Nov. 18, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will lead the department overseeing the CDC, FDA and other public health agencies in President Donald Trump’s next term.
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Worker Safety

Poultry Processing Injury-Illness Rate Falls Below General Industry, Manufacturing Sectors for First Time

Nov. 13, 2024
U.S. Dept. of Labor has tracked total recordable incidents since 1994, and poultry industry has cut its injury-illness rate by 89% since then, becoming a standard-setting sector...
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Industry Perspective

Integrate Electrical Safety, Food Safety to Further Mitigate Risk in Food Plant Design

Nov. 12, 2024
A holistic approach to electrical and food safety standards while designing food processing plants and systems can help companies advance safety and reliability and stay ahead...
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Snack Foods

Pipcorn, Spudsy Snack Brands Combine to Form UpSnack Brands

Oct. 30, 2024
Both brands have sold their assets to the newly formed snack company focused on better-for-you and better-for-the-planet snack products.
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Environmental

Fresh Del Monte Produce Hits Scope 1 and 2 GHG Goals Seven Years Early

Oct. 21, 2024
Fresh-cut fruits and vegetables company also reduced its Scope 1 CO2 emissions from vessel shipping by 19% in 2024, surpassing its sustainability goals there as well.
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Cleaning, Sanitation, Hygiene

Navigating the Complexity of Enclosure Selection: Designing for Your Application

Aug. 30, 2024
NEMA 4X is not enough for high-pressure washdowns! Learn how to specify the right enclosure for food and beverage applications.
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Plant Safety

Processors Must Focus on Food Safety in Facility Design

Aug. 28, 2024
Whether you’re building new construction, an expansion or a renovation, food safety should be the foundation of any capital project.
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Pest Control

Managing Birds at Your Food Processing Facility

Aug. 20, 2024
Tackling birds requires an integrated approach, a solid plan, and the diligence to carry it through. From human health risks to building equipment damage, get all the bird information...
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Worker Safety

DOL Fines Mar-Jac Poultry, Requires Additional Safety Measures in Settlement Over Teen Worker’s Death

Aug. 15, 2024
Poultry processor will pay more than $164k in fines and be required to significantly increase safety measures after the death of a 16-year-old contract sanitation worker in July...