Food Safety
USDA Blog: Improving the safety of leafy greens
Food safety is a top priority for consumers, especially when it comes to the leafy greens in salads. Researchers at the University of Arizona have dis... continue reading »
The new Weber Scientific Product Guide is now available
Just published, The Lab Book is an updated 265-page catalog that includes many innovative new products for dairy, food, beverage and water testing. It... continue reading »
New tools developed to ensure the safety of imported foods
The FDA has published a proposed rule and a draft guidance document to support a new program under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) ... continue reading »
Humans and equipment both needed to assure top-quality fresh-cut
Technology for inspecting fresh-cut produce from field to home, commercial or industrial kitchen is as sophisticated as it’s ever been. But the h... continue reading »
UC Davis features diverse group of speakers at III International Conference on Fresh-cut Produce
The Postharvest Technology Center at University of California Davis is hosting the September 13-18 III International Conference on Fresh-cut Products:... continue reading »
Field Operations, Combined Harmonized Standards now in Spanish
Thanks to the hard work of a small group of volunteers, the “Field Operations and Harvesting” and the “Combined Harmonized Food Safety Standard... continue reading »
Fruit, vegetables part of product-driven philosophy at Eden Foods
Eden Foods started out 46 years ago in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with University of Michigan friends founding a small co-op so they could source natural fo... continue reading »
FSMA compliance does not guarantee passage of a GAP audit
Many fresh produce growers are beginning to reckon with the issues posed by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). This most sweeping piece of legi... continue reading »
Human threats to product safety and integrity require alert sentinels
Threats to the safety and integrity of produce in all forms exist from the field to the kitchen. The enemies list most often includes bacterial and di... continue reading »
Thinking the unthinkable
In a former life, I wrote articles about church leadership and management, including the topic of church security. The experts I interviewed shared in... continue reading »
