Articles by Sharon Spielman

McCain Foods USA breaks ground for expansion in Washington

The 170,000 sq.-ft. expansion to create 180+ new jobs for area residents

October 16, 2019

McCain Foods USA, a supplier of frozen potato and snack food products across the country, celebrated the official start of construction on a 170,000 sq.-ft. expansion at its Othello, Wash., potato processing facility.

Regulatory Watch

Guidance released for converting vitamin units

Sharon Spielman

October 16, 2019

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FDA has released a guidance document that provides step-by-step instructions to manufacturers of retail food products marketed in the U.S. on how they may convert the previous units of measure for certain nutrients on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Label to the new units in the updated Nutrition Facts label.

Food Safety

Food processors must be proactive in sanitary and hygienic design

Sharon Spielman

October 14, 2019

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The operator is responsible to the public for safe food manufacturing.

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Seafood guidance updated

Sharon Spielman

October 14, 2019

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New chapters and sections of the Fish and Fishery Products Hazards and Controls Guidance, including the updated 21 CFR Part 123—Fish and Fishery Products, were updated by the FDA in August.

FIT for the future as food equipment technicians

Sharon Spielman

October 9, 2019

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At a press conference at Process Expo on Wednesday, October 9, the Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced the launch of the Food Industry Technician (FIT) certification program in association with Lincoln Technical Institute.

HPP: Equipment, Trends and the Science Behind the Technology

With roots in food safety and shelf-life goals, high pressure processing is relatively young but growing in the industry

Sharon Spielman

September 15, 2019

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High pressure processing is growing rapidly as a way to make food safe without heat and keep it tasting and looking its best longer.

Regulatory Watch

Final rule for agricultural commodities impacted by trade

Sharon Spielman

September 15, 2019

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Effective July 29, the Commodity Credit Corporation has revised the regulations to implement a Trade Mitigation Program for producers of 2019 agricultural commodities that have been significantly impacted by trade actions of foreign governments resulting in the loss of exports.

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Draft guidance for sprout seed industry

Sharon Spielman

September 15, 2019

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When finalized, this draft guidance will make the sprout seed industry aware of the FDA’s serious concern with the continuing outbreaks of foodborne illness associated with the consumption of raw and lightly cooked sprouts and provide their recommendations to firms throughout the production chain of seed for sprouting.

Smithfield Foods offers plant-based protein under Pure Farmland brand

Meat-alternative products to hit shelves in September

Sharon Spielman

August 21, 2019

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Smithfield Foods, Inc. announces the launch of a plant-based protein portfolio under the company’s Pure Farmland brand.

Dry Processing

Bulk bag system helps ingredient distributor branch out to manufacturing

Sharon Spielman

August 18, 2019

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Although the company was originally a distributor only, it chose to branch out to the manufacturing side in 2015, offering customized ingredient blends, premixed dough conditioners and toll blending.

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