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Canada launches food safety reference database

The database is designed to help identify hazards in production and processing of food.

Shane O'Halloran

February 10, 2014

The database is designed to help identify hazards in production and processing of food.

Subway to remove controversial chemical from bread

Azodicarbonamide, a plastic-based additive, is also found in yoga mats and shoe soles.

Shane O'Halloran

February 6, 2014

Azodicarbonamide, a plastic-based additive, is also found in yoga mats and shoe soles.

Nearly three quarters of Americans want more governmental food safety oversight

According to the Harris poll, the vast majority are at least somewhat concerned about food recalls.

Shane O'Halloran

February 5, 2014

According to the Harris poll, the vast majority are at least somewhat concerned about food recalls.

TECH FLASH

FPSA weighs in against mandatory finished products testing

The organization says such testing would be an unnecessary financial and logistical burden.

January 24, 2014

The statement says environmental monitoring is a sufficient primary tool for pathogen detection.

TECH FLASH

New guidelines reduce risk of Salmonella in pork production

FSIS implemented updated Salmonella performance standards for poultry in 2011.

Shane O'Halloran

January 24, 2014

As a result, market hogs now have the highest permissible Salmonella content of all raw carcass classes.

FDA to investigate caramel coloring in soda following Consumer Reports study

The study showed varying levels of 4-methylimidazole in 12 brands of soda from 5 companies.

Shane O'Halloran

January 23, 2014

The study showed varying levels of 4-methylimidazole in 12 brands of soda from 5 companies.

California drought could mean higher food prices

A Sacramento newspaper reports farmers are idling thousands of acres, selling cattle stock prematurely and bulldozing hundreds of trees.

Shane O'Halloran

January 22, 2014

A Sacramento newspaper reports farmers are idling thousands of acres, selling cattle stock prematurely and bulldozing hundreds of trees.

European Commission study urges reduction of food waste for economic improvement

The study concludes that reducing EU food waste by 40% in 2020 will result in annual savings of € 123 per person.

Shane O'Halloran

January 16, 2014

The study concludes that reducing EU food waste by 40% in 2020 will result in annual savings of € 123 per person.

Yum Brands sales on the rebound in China

The company says a key sales figure was up two percent in December.

Shane O'Halloran

January 14, 2014

The company says a key sales figure was up two percent in December.

TECH FLASH

Cheerios will be GM-No

The new formulation will be on store shelves soon.

Shane O'Halloran

January 14, 2014

General Mills has not changed its official position on the safety of bioengineered products.

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

circular packaging material for frozen and chilled food packaging

Sustainable Barrier Coatings Replace PFAS, PE and other Plasticized Materials in Packaging

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