GFSI releases Food Safety Auditor Competencies The framework can be downloaded for free by interested stakeholders. Shane O'Halloran November 19, 2013 The framework can be downloaded for free by interested stakeholders.Read More
Scotland to bolster food safety laws after horse meat scandal A bill will create a new food body with the ability to seize food that is not compliant with safety regulations. Shane O'Halloran November 19, 2013 A bill will create a new food body with the ability to seize food that is not compliant with safety regulations.Read More
Turkey shortage could affect holiday sales Butterball will ship half as many large, never frozen fresh turkeys this year. Shane O'Halloran November 18, 2013 Butterball will ship half as many large, never frozen fresh turkeys this year.Read More
UK Food Standards Agency calls for meat surface contamination research tenders The agency wants proposals for carrying out research on the effectiveness of surface treatments in reducing microbiological contamination of meat. Shane O'Halloran November 18, 2013 The agency wants proposals for carrying out research on the effectiveness of surface treatments in reducing microbiological contamination of meat.Read More
Heinz to close 3 plants, cut 1,350 jobs Facilities in South Carolina, Idaho and Canada will be closed. Shane O'Halloran November 15, 2013 Facilities in South Carolina, Idaho and Canada will be closed.Read More
Regulatory Watch Importer definition needed under FSMA Both retailers and wholesalers source directly from international suppliers, leading to confusion under the rule. Shane O'Halloran November 15, 2013 Both retailers and wholesalers source directly from international suppliers, leading to confusion under the rule.Read More
Wisconsin raw milk bill passes committee The legislation would create a new unpasteurized milk license and set requirements for record-keeping, labeling and inspection. Shane O'Halloran November 14, 2013 The legislation would create a new unpasteurized milk license and set requirements for record-keeping, labeling and inspection.Read More
FDA issues draft guidance on acrylamide reduction Acrylamide forms in some foods during certain types of high-temperature cooking, such as frying, roasting and baking. Shane O'Halloran November 14, 2013 Acrylamide forms in some foods during certain types of high-temperature cooking, such as frying, roasting and baking.Read More
Arbitrator orders Starbucks to pay Kraft $2.7 billion Starbucks terminated a distribution agreement prematurely in 2011. Shane O'Halloran November 13, 2013 Starbucks terminated a distribution agreement prematurely in 2011.Read More
Research group publishes database of products containing nanomaterials Silver nanoparticles are used in many common household products including foods. Shane O'Halloran November 12, 2013 Silver nanoparticles are used in many common household products including foods.Read More