Richard F. Stier

Managing foreign materials

Equipment is important, but a foreign materials management program must go beyond that

Richard F. Stier

May 6, 2021

A program to manage foreign materials must go beyond the equipment.

Innovation drives success in food safety

What processors need to new about continual improvement

Richard F. Stier

March 30, 2021

It is imperative that food processors understand that innovation is an imperative, and a failure to innovate can mean that they will begin to fall behind their competitors.

Building a food safety culture requires buy-in from everyone

Richard F. Stier

March 5, 2021

Anyone who has spent a few years working in the food industry, whether you are involved with the production of foods, beverage or ingredients, knows the truth of Murphy’s Law: Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.

How food and beverage processors can build a glass and brittle plastic program

Richard F. Stier

January 28, 2021

There are many different foreign materials that could and actually have ended up in foods. The most insidious of these and the one most feared is glass.

Choosing the right cleaning tools

Identify needs to ensure right cleaning and sanitizing equipment, materials choice

Richard F. Stier

December 21, 2020

Cleaning and sanitation are far more than just chemicals used for cleaning.

Food Safety

How to avoid food safety and quality issues from employee error

Protect product integrity through training, security measures and prevention programs

Richard F. Stier

October 23, 2020

Avoid food safety and quality issues from employee error, protecting product integrity through training, security measures and prevention programs.

Food Safety

Do third-party audits need a revision?

Food and beverage companies often view audits as something to pass instead of necessary improvement tools

Richard F. Stier

September 25, 2020

Food and beverage processors should encourage third-party audit firms to be more critical and eliminate checklists.

Food Safety

How to manage food labels to ensure allergens are clearly noted on any product

Use of the wrong package or label is one of the most common causes of allergen recalls

Richard F. Stier

July 29, 2020

One of the most common causes of allergen recalls is the use of the wrong package or wrong label on a container. It is imperative that food processors make sure that the correct label is placed on each and every product, especially for foods with allergens.

Food Safety

How processors can use robots to enhance food quality and safety

Richard F. Stier

June 10, 2020

How are robots used in the food industry and what might the future hold for the industry?

Food Safety

Keeping employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic

Richard F. Stier

May 4, 2020

Given the ongoing issues with the COVID-19 virus and the reactions by government, which is treating the ongoing battle as if it was a war, the food industry is going to have to step forward.