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Recalls

Velvet Ice Cream recalls all ice cream and sherbert made on or after March 24

Product is potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

April 29, 2021

The ice cream company is voluntarily recalling the products as a precaution due to the potential to contain Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious, and sometimes fatal, infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

How the Cannabis and Hemp Industries Can Use Carbon-14 Analysis for Product Authentication

Beta Analytic offers insights on carbon-14 analysis and its potential for certification programs.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 28, 2021

Beta Analytic, which provides bio-based content testing for a variety of industries, suggests a new possibility for hemp and CBD manufacturers. They could turn to carbon-14 analysis to authenticate the “naturalness” of their products.

Animal Agriculture Alliance’s updated Sustainability Impact Report highlights continued commitment and improvement

April 23, 2021

Sustainability remains a shared value between farmers, ranchers and consumers.

The Importance of Sanitary Equipment Design in Today’s Food Processing Market

Equipment plays a critical role in cleaning, sanitizing strategies

April 22, 2021

As retail demand surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, food and beverage manufacturers found themselves having to quickly ramp up production to keep pace. The challenge faced by many was how to properly clean and sanitize both equipment and production areas when shifts were added or extended, while plants were running seven days a week and employees were scrambling to keep up with the surge in demand.

Whole Foods adopts Honeywell’s lower GWP refrigerant technology

Lower global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerant helps food retailers comply with current and proposed environmental regulations

Sharon Spielman

April 21, 2021

Global natural and organic foods retailer Whole Foods Market has adopted Honeywell’s Solstice N40 (R-448A) lower GWP refrigerant in its stores across the U.S. as it seeks to reduce refrigerant emissions under the EPA’s GreenChill program.

From Copycat to Leader of the Pack: Elevating Cannabis Packaging

As the cannabis industry expands and matures, brands are developing strategies for sharing their brand promises and attracting consumers.

April 20, 2021

Judging by the renaissance of edible and beverage packaging and marketing, rather than inhibiting a new industry, restrictions have led to creative growth.

Duravant to acquire Foodmate, provider of poultry processing solutions

April 19, 2021

Engineered equipment leader Duravant has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Foodmate.

FDA to offer TechTalk podcast for smarter food safety

April 16, 2021

On April 29, the FDA will launch its first in a new quarterly podcast series that focuses on the development and use of new technologies to strengthen the ability of FDA, regulated industry and others to accelerate prevention, speed outbreak response and more swiftly adapt to crises that could affect the human and animal food supply.

Fresh water shouldn't be taken for granted

Water Treatment

Treat water as the most critical—and potentially expensive—ingredient you use

While water may not be in short supply in your area, that’s not to say that shortages can’t occur almost over night

Wayne Labs

April 16, 2021

Water. We can’t live without it, and you can’t run a food or beverage plant without it. However, having it available for all earth’s inhabitants worldwide in the next 20 to 30 years will be a challenge—as already two-billion of the planet’s population live in areas where water is scarce. Unsurprisingly, the food and beverage industry is one of the largest water users, so it’s well worthwhile to minimize waste wherever possible. Water treatment companies are only too aware of the importance of conserving this precious resource, which in some areas can be more valuable than oil.

Regulatory Watch

FSIS seeks internet connection access during voluntary inspections

April 13, 2021

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to amend its regulations to require internet access from certain facilities for the purposes of conducting and recording inspection verification activities.