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USDA's NIFA invests more than $10 million

Money goes to food safety outreach, training and education

October 4, 2021

USDA's NIFA announced an investment of $10 million for 21 grants to develop and implement food safety and Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)-related training, education, extension outreach and technical assistance for food processors and farmers with small to mid-size operations.

Compressed air that comes in contact with food must be hygienically clean

Hygienic compressed air

Testing for micro-organisms in compressed air

What food and beverage processors need to know

Paul Humphreys

October 4, 2021

If you are a food or beverage processor, you should be asking, "What's in my compressed air"? Hydrocarbons are enough of a problem, but viruses and bacteria could be living in your air as well.

Federal officials seize spices and food additive products held under insanitary conditions from a Florida warehouse

Federal officials seize spices and food additive products from Florida warehouse

October 4, 2021

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that the U.S. Marshals Service conducted a mass seizure of FDA-regulated spices and food additive products held for sale under insanitary conditions. Specifically, the food products were exposed to widespread rodent infestation as well as other pests.

New Plant Products

Dorner redesigns AquaPruf Conveyor with added food safety features

September 24, 2021

Dorner has redesigned its AquaPruf Conveyor, the latest iteration of its popular selling AquaPruf sanitary conveyor platform. The redesigned AquaPruf hygienically engineered stainless steel conveyor incorporates several upgraded design features to give users a platform that meets the latest sanitary standards and requirements of the food industry today.

Dry Peracetic Acid Sanitizer Food Processing

New Plant Products

Enviro Tech introduces dry peracetic acid (PAA) sanitizer for food processing facilities

September 24, 2021

Specialty chemical manufacturer Enviro Tech Chemical Services (ETCS) has introduced the world's first and only dry peracetic acid (PAA) floor and equipment sanitizer.

3 benefits of video surveillance in food manufacturing

David Santiago

September 24, 2021

Security technology such as video surveillance, alarm systems and access control optimize manufacturing plant safety and productivity. Food manufacturers have used video surveillance to support their operations, reinforce health and safety, and comply with regulations.

Dry Processing Technology

Hyperspectral imaging inspection of rigid plastic packaging

September 24, 2021

HyperScope™ is a new system for in-line verification of the integrity of hermetically sealed rigid plastic packaging containing food.

Food Safety

Reduce common foodborne illness risks

Here’s a quick checklist to make sure you’re on track

John Hanlin PhD

September 23, 2021

We’ve all seen the statistics. There are an estimated 48 million cases of foodborne illnesses in the U.S. each year, with 120,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths.

Freezing equipment in hot demand

David Hallifax

September 23, 2021

Frozen food sales have rocketed in the United States over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, with a corresponding boost for equipment makers estimated to be worth millions of dollars in extra orders. Past experience has shown that the frozen food sector will continue this spectacular growth in the future as it has done since frozen green peas and fish fingers hit supermarket shelves in the 1950s.

FDA selects winners for low- or no-cost food traceability challenge

Kristen Kazarian

September 20, 2021

FDA has announced the 12 winners of the FDA New Era of Smarter Food Safety Low- or No-Cost Tech-Enabled Traceability Challenge. There were 90 submissions from June 1, 2021 until the submission window closed on July 30, 2021.