Food Safety Management - Articles

IAFP 2020 registration now open

February 4, 2020

The International Association for Food Protection will hold IAFP 2020, the Association’s Annual Meeting, August 2–5 in Cleveland, Ohio.

International Association for Food Protection holds 2020-2021 secretary election

January 29, 2020

The International Association for Food Protection is proud to announce Dr. Jose “Emilio” Esteban and Dr. Manan Sharma as candidates for the 2020–2021 secretary.

Food Safety

The evolution of food safety management systems—from early 1900s to audits today

Richard F. Stier, M.S.

January 28, 2020

In 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt signed legislation that created the agency with legal authority to seize goods in interstate commerce that were adulterated, contained additives injurious to health, or contained filthy, decomposed or putrid substances.

Field Reports

Upgraded metal detection recovers 5-10% more product from false rejects

January 28, 2020

Cebro Frozen Foods, Newman, Calif., a bulk producer and supplier of organic, kosher and conventional individually quick frozen (IQF) vegetables to the industrial and food service industry, was founded in 1993 and is operated by third-generation grower and owner Patrick Cerutti.

The many layers of HPP

High-pressure processing (HPP) was once considered the ultimate food safety solution. But, after peeling back the many layers of this technology, HPP brings many more benefits to the food processing table.

Marina Mayer

January 22, 2020

Learn more about the future of this technology, and how the industry can better educate the everyday consumer on HPP.

Allergen control and training for snack and bakery production

Companies rise to the challenge of allergen control

Liz Parker

January 21, 2020

In every level of snack and bakery production, allergen control is of utmost importance. Training operations staff on best practices is vital, and systems to keep personnel continually on track are also essential.

Cannabis food and beverage safety: challenges and opportunities

Joel S. Chappelle

January 17, 2020

On January 1, Illinois became the 11th U.S. State to legalize adult-use recreational marijuana.

The advantages of cold aseptic filling

January 8, 2020

HRS Heat Exchangers recently published a whitepaper on cold aseptic filling.

Supplier's Perspective

4 steps to prep for rodent season

January 8, 2020

Pest management is a perennial task in food-processing environments. The pests of concern may vary, but span all food-processing segments, rodents take top billing as a pest of concern.