TECH FLASH Food safety regulations miss masked mycotoxins New research suggests current limits could present health concerns. Shane O'Halloran March 12, 2013 Mold growing on grain crops may be more dangerous than previously thought.Read More
Improving SCADA and industrial control systems Everyone agrees security for industrial systems should be easier to deploy and more effective. Shane O'Halloran February 26, 2013 One improvement would be implementation of better standards for information exchange between security systems.Read More
TECH FLASH European horse meat contamination raises questions over testing protocols Consumer confidence is likely to suffer in the wake of the scandal. Shane O'Halloran February 26, 2013 European food safety authorities have been playing catch-up since the first reported contamination.Read More
TECH FLASH Next steps in food safety compliance measures A glimpse at the first two provisions of FSMA and what they mean for manufacturers. Shane O'Halloran February 26, 2013 A glimpse at the first two provisions of FSMA and what they mean for manufacturers.Read More
TECH FLASH Global genetically modified plantings increase 100-fold since 1996 Biotech crops have helped alleviate poverty and food insecurity in the developing world. Shane O'Halloran February 26, 2013 The developing world planted more biotech crops than industrialized nations for the first time ever.Read More
TECH FLASH Caffeine regulation efforts complicated by lack of information, differing tolerance Regulatory efforts are hampered by industry resistance and differing consumer reactions. February 26, 2013 FDA limits on caffeine are different for energy drinks than other beverages.Read More
TECH FLASH Nanomaterials: Promising technology, potential controversy A lack of transparency surrounds the versatile new technology. Shane O'Halloran February 26, 2013 Some are calling for more information from food companies on nanomaterial use.Read More
TECH FLASH Differing definitions of antimicrobial resistance make improvements difficult Challenges arise from a lack of harmonization for the cut-off point for microbial resistance. Shane O'Halloran February 26, 2013 Integrated programs will help solve the problem of antimicrobial resistance.Read More
TECH FLASH Real-time visibility of OEE quality metrics separates industry winners from losers How can operations continue to improve after obvious measures have been taken? Shane O'Halloran February 26, 2013 Operations with real-time visibility of quality metrics outperform those that don’t.Read More
TECH FLASH Agroterrorism defense: Are you prepared? Researchers are studying ways to reduce risk in the food supply chain. Shane O'Halloran February 13, 2013 The first project was to determine vulnerabilities in the liquid egg supply chain.Read More