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USDA issues second RFP for bird flu vaccine

USDA's NIFA invests more than $10 million

Money goes to food safety outreach, training and education

October 4, 2021

USDA's NIFA announced an investment of $10 million for 21 grants to develop and implement food safety and Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)-related training, education, extension outreach and technical assistance for food processors and farmers with small to mid-size operations.

FDA, CFSAN offers News for Educators

January 21, 2021

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News for Educators available from FDA, CFSAN

Pandemic requires new employee training methods

Some new training methods are here to stay

Casey Laughman

January 7, 2021

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As the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to disrupt operations across the food and beverage industry, processors find themselves balancing a number of training challenges.

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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.

CPX20 transitions to virtual format

Live broadcast set for July 30-31.

June 22, 2020

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The inaugural Cannabis Products Exchange event will be presented in a virtual format as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Intertek Alchemy launches program to certify training on Covid-19 health, safety protocols

Sharon Spielman

May 5, 2020

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Intertek Alchemy has launched a certification program that confirms a company’s employees have been trained, assessed and verified to meet stringent protocols for sanitation, hygiene, health and more.

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A focus on education leads to better food safety outcomes

Richard F. Stier

April 17, 2020

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When one trains, the persons being trained learn a task by rote. When the focus is education, people learn how to do a task or about a subject, why said task or subject is important, why it is essential a protocol be followed, and the potential concerns if the procedure is not followed.

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How processors are adapting training during the coronavirus pandemic

Preparing for sick workers, hiring new employees makes training critical

Casey Laughman

March 27, 2020

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As food and beverage processors deal with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, they face dual challenges when it comes to training: keeping the current workforce safe and training new employees they’re hiring to meet a sustained, nationwide surge in demand.

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Training plays a part in employee happiness and retention

Casey Laughman

March 9, 2020

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Employee training is a cornerstone of an effective processing operation. But as processors struggle to find and keep qualified employees, it is also a benefit that can help keep employees happy and more willing to stay.

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California almond accepted user program revised

Sharon Spielman

January 6, 2020

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The USDA issued a final rule that requires California almond accepted users to dispose of inedible material within 6 months of receipt, submit public weighmaster weight certificates within 10 business days of receipt of inedible material, and submit an accepted user plan annually.

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Items Tagged with 'education and training'

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USDA's NIFA invests more than $10 million

FDA, CFSAN offers News for Educators

Pandemic requires new employee training methods

The 2020 Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference

CPX20 transitions to virtual format

Intertek Alchemy launches program to certify training on Covid-19 health, safety protocols

A focus on education leads to better food safety outcomes

How processors are adapting training during the coronavirus pandemic

Training plays a part in employee happiness and retention

California almond accepted user program revised

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