Sequester could cause billions of dollars in losses for meat producers USDA could be forced to furlough workers. Shane O'Halloran February 27, 2013 USDA could be forced to furlough workers.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 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
3M molecular detection system secures extended validation for Salmonella assay The test was found to be as or more effective than standard Salmonella detection methods. Shane O'Halloran February 20, 2013 The test was found to be as or more effective than standard Salmonella detection methods.Read More
Greener Fields Together partners with NSF International for produce safety initiative Farmers will have access to food safety and agricultural best practices education and verification. Shane O'Halloran January 29, 2013 Farmers will have access to food safety and agricultural best practices education and verification.Read More
Report says organic farming fights food insecurity Biodiversity and improved nutrition intake are chief reasons. Shane O'Halloran January 15, 2013 Biodiversity and improved nutrition intake are chief reasons.Read More
Food Security Food Price Watch report finds consolidation of trend toward higher food prices World Bank warns against complacency Shane O'Halloran November 30, 2012 The World Bank found high food prices in 2011-12.Read More
Food Security Barilla Center for Food and Nutrition to hold multidisciplinary discussion on global food issues The expert panel will offer new information and insights Shane O'Halloran November 27, 2012 The expert panel will offer new information and insights on global food security and production issues.Read More
TECH FLASH Food waste not only a problem in the US July 24, 2012 A recent study from a European think tank says food waste in Europe averages to 180kg (397 lbs.) per person every year.Read More