Category: Data Management
Aptean has RFP template designed to help food producers begin digital transformation
Aptean has announced the availability of a new Request for Proposal (RFP) template designed especially for food and beverage manufacturers that are looking to drive more effective and efficient operations.
USDA to host virtual food waste innovation fair on May 26
The USDA announced April 28 that it will host the first-ever Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair from noon to 4 p.m. ET May 26.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods establishes sustainable packaging program
The program strives to streamline current packaging systems, increase consistency across the organization and reduce the amount of packaging materials used
Biden administration forms working group to support farmers amid water shortage
The USDA and Department of Interior will co-chair the Interagency Working Group, which will address the water shortage in the West.
Lamb Weston to begin incorporating vegetable byproduct into packaging
Driving toward a goal of using more sustainable materials in packaging, two Lamb Weston Alexia brand products will use corn and potato starch in their packaging beginning this month.
Guidance document released for use of recycled plastics in food packaging
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced April 7 industry guidance to ensure recycled plastic packaging meets FDA regulations.
Traceability plan can help ease fear of food recall
Having to issue a recall is a situation every food producer fears, but a traceability plan and recall team ready can help ease the anxiety.
New requirements for USDA Foods in Schools program to be addressed in webinar
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will host a webinar on new requirements for food producers who supply USDA Foods in Schools.
Managing and mitigating food recall risk
Any food recall incident is a crisis situation that requires quick action to mitigate any longstanding financial and reputational damage.
Taylor Farms, Western Growers pledge $1 million apiece to Center for Produce Safety
“Investing in Center for Produce Safety promises to deliver practical, science-based solutions to enhance food safety practices.” — Dave Puglia, Western Growers
Sharing the sustainability story: What consumers want to know
Sustainability is a major concern among consumers. Food producers are aware of that, but often unsure how to address it.
Food packaging innovation to prevent food waste
4-10% of food purchased by foodservice operations in the U.S. is thrown out before reaching plates, according to the EPA.
Spin dryer, prep washing and smart machines highlight latest from Kronen
Kronen Managing Director Stephan Zillgith took Produce Processing on a tour of the company’s latest technology at Fruit Logistica earlier this year in Berlin.
TOMRA makes data-gathering platform available for sorters
TOMRA Insight, now available through TOMRA Food and Compac, turns sorting and grading machines into connected devices that generate valuable process data.
FDA to hold virtual meetings to discuss proposed traceability rule
The FDA will be hold three virtual one-day public meetings to discuss the recently released proposed “Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods.”