Articles by Sharon Spielman

FDA extends comment period for food traceability proposed rule, info collection provisions

December 17, 2020

The FDA has extended the comment period for the proposed rule entitled “Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods” and reopened the comment period for the information collection provisions until Feb. 22, 2021.

Pet Food

Pet food: Safety and quality count

While pet food production continues to flourish during the pandemic, processors take quality and safety seriously

Sharon Spielman

December 3, 2020

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All pet food manufacturers must address the same basic principles of food safety as their human food counterparts.

FDA reminds food facilities about biennial registration renewal period

Human and animal food facilities registration expires December 31

Sharon Spielman

December 1, 2020

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The FDA has issued a reminder that all U.S. and foreign human and animal food facilities that are required to register with the FDA must renew their registration this year before December 31.

Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference (FA&M)

FA&M Recap

The 2020 Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference

Virtual conference provides food and beverage processors with insights from industry experts

November 30, 2020

With in-person gatherings still not possible, the 2020 Food Automation & Manufacturing conference shifted to a virtual platform for the first time. Although it was a different format, one thing stayed the same: A number of industry experts provided attendees with valuable insights on topics ranging from successful project management to the engineering challenges of alternative meat, and almost everything in between.

FDA offers thanks to food and Ag workers

Sharon Spielman

November 24, 2020

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The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition at the FDA sends a message of thanks to the millions of food and agriculture workers across America.

BNP Media announces the launch of BNP Engage

Formerly orangetap marketing, agency offers the creative support needed to drive business objectives

Sharon Spielman

November 20, 2020

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BNP Media has announced the launch of BNP Engage, a creative agency uniquely designed to serve B2B marketing needs.

Stellar to build new HQ, innovation center for Darifair Foods

Sharon Spielman

October 29, 2020

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Jacksonville, Fla.-based Darifair Foods broke ground on October 27 for its new headquarters. As part of this greenfield project, Stellar will design and build the 47,500 sq.-ft. facility.

Industry News

Nestlé Purina PetCare to build new factory in Ohio

Plant is Purina's first ground-up project since 1975

Sharon Spielman

October 26, 2020

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Nestlé Purina PetCare has announced a $550 million investment to build a new factory in Williamsburg Township, Ohio.

Waste Management

Tips on cutting waste, a high-stakes priority for food manufacturers

A Q&A with 3 industry experts on waste disposal and recycling

Sharon Spielman

October 26, 2020

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Experts give tips on how to cut waste in food manufacturing, explaining how sustainability efforts for waste disposal and recycling can save processors money.

Regulatory Watch

USDA releases plan to decrease Salmonella in meat, poultry, eggs

The plan outlines efforts to reduce pathogen contamination and Salmonella infections associated with FSIS-regulated products

Sharon Spielman

October 13, 2020

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The USDA releases a plan to reduce Salmonella infections from meat, poultry and eggs.

Food Engineering's Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo (FA&M) is a 2 ½ day event that brings food and beverage processors and suppliers together to gain valuable information on the latest trends and technologies in manufacturing, automation, sustainability and food safety.

Articles by Sharon Spielman

FDA extends comment period for food traceability proposed rule, info collection provisions

Pet food: Safety and quality count

FDA reminds food facilities about biennial registration renewal period

The 2020 Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference

FDA offers thanks to food and Ag workers

BNP Media announces the launch of BNP Engage

Stellar to build new HQ, innovation center for Darifair Foods

Nestlé Purina PetCare to build new factory in Ohio

Tips on cutting waste, a high-stakes priority for food manufacturers

USDA releases plan to decrease Salmonella in meat, poultry, eggs

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