food safety

$4M in grants aim to support supply chain infrastructure in South Carolina

More than $4 million is available in grants to support supply chain infrastructure for domestic food and farm businesses through a new partnership in ... continue reading »

New partnership aims to help small SC farms achieve GAP certification

A new partnership is helping South Carolina farmers achieve Good Agricultural Practices certification – a crucial step for producers searching for m... continue reading »

Kronen washing machine tests yield positive results for lettuce

A year-long research project involving Kronen’s newly developed HEWA washing machine has yielded positive results in an industrial setting for fresh... continue reading »

Veg-Fresh Farms achieves EFI certification

Veg-Fresh Farms, a produce wholesaler based in Corona, California, has achieved Equitable Food Initiative certification of two packing facilities and ... continue reading »

USDA scientist honored for foodborne pathogens research

A USDA scientist has been honored for research enhancing the ability of lab diagnostics to detect foodborne pathogens and streamline the processes tha... continue reading »

HRS Heat Exchangers models awarded sanitary approval

Georgia-based HRS Heat Exchangers has been awarded American 3-A Sanitary Standards approval for two of its heat exchanger models for food and beverage... continue reading »

Canadian food safety company acquires metal detector manufacturer

Global food safety company Fortress Technology has acquired New Zealand-based in-line, food-grade metal detector manufacturer Dynamic Inspection. T... continue reading »

Listeria bears close close monitoring, collaboration

I self-identify as a food safety nerd. When a college professor offered me a job in a food microbiology lab, I fell in love with it and never looked b... continue reading »

Safety starts with sanitation, requires clear communication

The best plan for proper cleaning and sanitation to ensure food safety can break down completely if the employees don’t get the message. “Since... continue reading »

Bill banning food additives headed to desk of California governor

A first-in-the-nation ban on four food additives will become law if signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The California Food Safety Act passed t... continue reading »