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Preventing foreign-material contamination in meat and poultry processing

A 'fine' job: Foreign-material contamination can have a devastating effect on meat and poultry merchandising, but newer and more sophisticated technologies are enhancing food safety.

Richard Mitchell

May 10, 2018

There is perhaps nothing as crucial in the processing of meat and poultry as safeguarding proteins from foreign objects.

Food Safety

Opinion: Blockchain technology can help both agricultural professionals and industry regulators

A safer food industry can be created through increased transparency and improved tracking via Blockchain technology

Robert McNulty

May 8, 2018

If the April 2018 E. coli outbreak has taught us anything, it's that we are still a ways away from properly tracking our food from source to plate.

New Meat MythCrusher address misconceptions about spoilage

May 8, 2018

The video features Texas Tech Assistant Professor Jerrad Legako, Ph.D. who explains how to identify spoilage, the role of package dates and what those dates mean.

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Packaging solution extends shelf life of grapes

Expandable Polystyrene increases the shelf life to 120 days, compared to less than 10 days without it.

Crystal Lindell

May 7, 2018

When it comes to grapes, the challenge is that they begin to deteriorate as soon as they are picked. So extending grape shelf life is critical to helping grocery stores save money and to also address the food waste issue.

Packaging trends keep snacks and baked goods fresh and safe through shelf life

Modified-atmosphere solutions and active packaging technologies lead developments in packaging safety

Neal Lorenzi

May 2, 2018

New packaging materials and technologies are available to keep snack and bakery products fresh over the course of their expected shelf life, and to actually extend that shelf life. These innovations include modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) solutions and active packaging, often in combination with the latest packaging material technology.

How GDPR affects the U.S. grocery industry

Several chains have displayed international influence with the presence of not only brick-and-mortar stores in several nations, but also through international marketing efforts.

Greg Sparrow

May 1, 2018

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) continues to be an important topic of conversation for U.S. companies. Since its inception, the GDPR has raised a number of questions as to whether businesses are properly prepared to comply.

Report reveals MATS technology is solution to meeting global demand for healthy packaged food

New food preservation and processing technologies enable greater shelf stability without sacrificing taste or nutrition.

May 1, 2018

A new trends report on ready-to-eat foods highlights the innovative microwave-assisted thermal sterilization (MATS) technology as a solution for meeting global demand for convenient and healthy foods.

Processing Tech

Improved sanitation and design on slicers, dicers and cutters

A cleaner cut: Improved sanitation and design is creating the slicers, dicers and cutters of the future.

Megan Pellegrini

May 1, 2018

Improved sanitation and design on slicers, dicers and cutters in general continues to motivate the food industry.

Sanitation software helps snack and bakery companies continuously improve

Liz Parker

April 30, 2018

More companies across the food industry have been transitioning to software systems versus paper to manage sanitation scheduling, processes and documentation. This allows them to integrate with sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs) and also help improve food safety. They can also help better coordinate regular facility maintenance tasks.

Hardy Process Solutions certified weighing components

April 30, 2018

Hardy Process Solutions now offers certified weighing components for use in classified Hazardous Areas.

Live: June 10, 2026 at 11:00 am EDT: Join this webinar to learn how to identify spoilage root causes, reduce risk, and apply data-driven strategies for prevention.

Live: June 16, 2026 at 11:00 am EDT: This webinar explores how sustainability regulations are changing food contact material requirements, including packaging compliance, unintended substances, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Live: June 17, 2026, at 12:00 pm EDT: From this webinar, attendees will understand how social norms shape the way hazards are understood, how decisions are made, and how well risks are understood and acted on across companies.

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Preventing foreign-material contamination in meat and poultry processing

Opinion: Blockchain technology can help both agricultural professionals and industry regulators

New Meat MythCrusher address misconceptions about spoilage

Packaging solution extends shelf life of grapes

Packaging trends keep snacks and baked goods fresh and safe through shelf life

How GDPR affects the U.S. grocery industry

Report reveals MATS technology is solution to meeting global demand for healthy packaged food

Improved sanitation and design on slicers, dicers and cutters

Sanitation software helps snack and bakery companies continuously improve

Hardy Process Solutions certified weighing components

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