Massive ground beef recall feared to have shipped nationwide Jeremy Gerrard May 20, 2014 The Wolverine Packing Company of Detroit recalled about 1.8 million pounds of ground beef products on Monday because of a potential E. coli contamination.Read More
TECH FLASH Pest Invasion 2014 takes on food safety Food supply safety, and its connection to pest control, was the theme of this year's event. Jeremy Gerrard May 13, 2014 Food supply safety—and its connection to pest control—was the central theme of this year’s event.Read More
Food Safety Flooring: Do it right the first time Perhaps the biggest failure for companies building new plants or modifying them is the choice of flooring. Richard F. Stier May 6, 2014 Murphy’s Law, “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong,” is very applicable to the food processing industry.Read More
Food Safety Semper paratus! Food defense depends on it “Always prepared” is good advice for protecting the food supply, and it’s the law. Wayne Labs May 6, 2014 Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition” is a line made famous by the Monty Python troupe.Read More
TECH FLASH Food for thought: How can large food manufacturers fuel clean energy? On average, 16 percent of raw materials are lost during food manufacturing. Shane O'Halloran April 29, 2014 We discuss the state of food waste mitigation efforts, and their benefits, in this Q&A with Shlomi Palas, CEO of Bluesphere Corporation.Read More
TECH FLASH Protection all around: The contribution of packaging machine manufacturers to product quality and protection Product recalls bring the entire supply chain added scrutiny, which can hurt business. Shane O'Halloran April 29, 2014 Hygienic packaging can help assure food security.Read More
TECH FLASH Smart packaging multi-tasks to engage consumers and fight counterfeiting Brand integrity and customer engagement are essential. Shane O'Halloran April 29, 2014 The demand for smart packaging is expected to grow by 8 percent annually, according to experts.Read More
TECH FLASH Product recall preparedness and Rancho Feeding Corp: Expert Q+A Last month’s Rancho Feeding Corp. recall resulted in nearly 9 million pounds of recalled meat—and caused the company to cease operations. Shane O'Halloran April 14, 2014 Basic recall preparedness and prevention are worth the investment, says ExpertRECALL’s Kevin Pollack.Read More
TECH FLASH Dynamic integrated pest management says shoo fly, don’t bother me A dynamic approach means efficient and long-term resolution. Shane O'Halloran April 14, 2014 Chemical treatments require an expert to apply and don’t attack the cause of the problem.Read More
Food Safety Is preparing for third-party audits an oxymoron? Richard F. Stier April 8, 2014 It can be dangerous for a company to prepare for an audit— if it decides to rework its procedures. Read More