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TECH FLASH

After the recall, what’s next for Blue Bell?

Blue Bell Creameries is embarking on a fresh start by initiating an intensive cleaning and training program at all its production facilities.

Jeremy Gerrard

April 28, 2015

Company executives say they are heartbroken over the problem and pledge to get it right.

Plant of the Year

Food Plant of the Year 2015: Mars Chocolate is lean, green and poised for growth

Wayne Labs

April 6, 2015

As a kid growing up on a poultry farm, I couldn’t wait to help my dad truck cases of eggs to the local co-op, but I confess to an ulterior motive—hitting the candy machine just inside the door for a SNICKERS bar.

HACCP Software

The future of food safety is in the cloud

Jeremy Gerrard

April 6, 2015

While regulators creep closer toward adopting parts of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) has taken center stage as food and beverage manufacturers seek the best ways to stay compliant, avoid costly recalls and provide an easier audit experience.

Food Safety

One law for all

Richard F. Stier

April 6, 2015

Immediately after the 2014 mid-term elections, the Grocery Manufacturers Association issued the following statement...

TECH FLASH

DNA-based test kits combat seafood mislabeling

InstantLabs launches new tests for Atlantic and Coho salmon that provide accurate DNA verification in less than two hours.

Jeremy Gerrard

March 30, 2015

According to a recent survey from Oceana, approximately one-third of all fish sold in the US is mislabeled.

TECH FLASH

National GMO label law introduced

Legislators reintroduced the Safe & Accurate Food Labeling Act last week, following a House committee meeting discussing mandatory biotechnology labeling laws.

Jeremy Gerrard

March 30, 2015

If passed, the legislation would make FDA the authority on GMO labeling and block any state attempts to label products containing GMOs.

TECH FLASH

Bird flu flies east to commercial poultry farms

Confirmed cases were found this month at four commercial turkey farms within the Mississippi flyway.

Jeremy Gerrard

March 16, 2015

In all, 14 flocks have been infected in the US since the initial case was reported in December of last year.

Food Safety

The winding path to FSMA compliance

Wayne Labs

March 6, 2015

From GMPs to HACCP to FSMA and HARPC (Hazard Analysis Risk-based Preventive Controls), food safety has come a long way since the mid-20th century.

Food Safety

Put positive pressure on facility airflows

Wayne Labs

March 5, 2015

Food at its most vulnerable point in the process is where your operation needs to be the cleanest.

Sani Awards food safety winners announced

Jeremy Gerrard

February 27, 2015

Sani Professional, the food safety division of Professional Disposables International (PDI), and the Sani Professional Food Safety Advisory Council (SPFSAC) are announced the winners of the first Sani Awards program.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

Digital KPIs Emerge but Are Brands Finding Accurate Data?

Events

June 17, 2025

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ State of the Cold Chain

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

July 23, 2025

Decarbonizing Process Heat: What You Should Know and Next Steps

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.

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