Processors work to prevent active chemical in herbicide from tainting food.

The OpX Leadership Network has been busy developing new solutions groups, according to Managing Director Steve Schlegel, who provided an update at the recent PACK EXPO East 2017 Innovation Stage sessions in Philadelphia.

A primary concern of the new version is managing supply chain risks.

While the rule establishes enforceable national standards for the on-farm growing, harvesting and holding of domestic and imported produce, it also includes many other provisions that have raised many technical and business questions.

The recommendations ensure that the ingredients derived from these techniques will not be in certified organic food or beverages.

This year Food Engineering’s revived Sustainable Plant of the Year Award has been given to Clif Bar for its newly built bakery in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Small business and very small business see FSMA compliance dates coming soon.

The sale also includes PFFJ farm operations in California, Arizona and Wyoming.

Sabra Dipping Co. has voluntarily recalled certain hummus products due to Listeria monocytogenes being found at the manufacturing facility.

Estimates suggest that by 2030, the number of overweight and obese people will have increased from 1.33 billion in 2005 to 3.28 billion.