food safety
TIPA adds high-barrier film and laminate products to portfolio
TIPA Compostable Packaging has added four new high-barrier film and laminate products to its portfolio. The new, compostable laminates offer moistu... continue reading »
Minnesota produce company recalls cantaloupe because of listeria concerns
Wholesale Produce Supply of Minneapolis is recalling fresh cut/processed cantaloupe because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Fre... continue reading »
Plant-based edible coating company awarded research grant
Akorn Technology has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research grant to advance its plant-based edible coati... continue reading »
Frozen vegetables recalled because of listeria concerns
Mount Vernon, New York-based Endico Potatoes is recalling Endico brand peas and carrots and mixed vegetables because the products have the potential t... continue reading »
Automated pineapple wax dosing machine launches
An award-winning, fully automated pineapple wax dosing solution has been officially launched by packaging and processing provider JBT Marel. The Pr... continue reading »
NIFA outlines Extension efforts to ensure fresh produce safety
A recent National Institute of Food and Agriculture article highlighted several Cooperative Extension programs at land-grand colleges and universities... continue reading »
FDA officially extends FSMA 204 deadline by 30 months
The Food and Drug Administration officially announced a 30-month delay in the deadline for food manufacturers, processors and packers to meet addition... continue reading »
End-of-line processing last line of defense for food safety
FSMA’s (Food Safety Modernization Act) Produce Safety Rule is about assessing the risks of potential contamination. Those assessments are especially... continue reading »
Virtual produce safety training workshops offered through fall
Virtual training workshops from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Produce Safety Program (PSP) are available on the agency's Pr... continue reading »
Midwest Food Products Association seeks convention topics, speakers
The Midwest Food Products Association is accepting topic suggestions and presentation proposals as well as nominations for breakout session speakers. ... continue reading »
