Food Safety Summit Press Releases

Leading Subject Matter Experts Will Address Key Issues and Solutions at Food Safety Summit Resource Center at PACK EXPO

Chicago, IL, Oct. 26, 2016 – The Food Safety Summit Resource Center at PACK EXPO will feature leading food safety experts to help manufactures and processors gain insight on how to respond to food safety issues and challenges from November 6 - 9, 2016 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. The Resource Center will be located in the South Hall in booth S-2962 and will offer two dozen free 30-minute presentations on specific food safety challenges, for attendees to learn about the latest breakthroughs and gain insight into potential solutions.
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Neogen's AccuPoint® Advanced receives AOAC approval

LANSING, MI, Sept. 19, 2016 — Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announced today that it has received approval from the AOAC Research Institute for its rapid and accurate AccuPoint® Advanced ATP Sanitation Monitoring System.
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Roka Bioscience to Co-Present Industry Webinar – Play FDA for a day

Warren, NJ Sept. 7, 2016 — Roka Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKA), a molecular diagnostics company focused on providing advanced testing solutions for the detection of foodborne pathogens, will launch a new technology-based environmental auditing program during a co-presented webcast titled: Play FDA for a day: Criminalization of foodborne illness & what you can do to protect your company.
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Neogen develops rapid yeast and mold testing solutions for yogurt

LANSING, MI, Sept. 6, 2016 — Neogen has developed a new testing solution that allows yogurt manufacturers to test the full range of yogurt products for yeasts and molds using a single testing platform. This solution, which offers three unique testing protocols, allows for the rapid and accurate detection of yeasts and molds on yogurt products ranging from preservative free to those with a high level of probiotics.
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Neogen launches AccuClean® Advanced rapid protein test

LANSING, MI, Aug. 3, 2016 — Neogen Corporation has developed AccuClean® Advanced, an enhanced rapid protein test that delivers industry-leading speed and sensitivity for determining the cleanliness of food contact surfaces and equipment.
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Food Safety Summit Educational Advisory Board Members Announced; Planning Begins for 2017 Event

Rosemont, IL, July 20, 2016 – Food safety professionals from leading companies including The Cheesecake Factory, Costco, US Foods, Wegman's, McDonald's and academic and government agencies have joined The Food Safety Summit Educational Advisory Board (EAB) who will set the direction for the content of the education program for the 2017 event. The EAB will select and identify the high profile keynotes, hands on workshops, specialized training/education and detailed informational sessions. The EAB is comprised of industry leaders representing the entire food industry including, processors, manufacturers, retailers, distributors, foodservice operators, regulators and academia.
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Record Attendance and Sold Out Show Floor Highlight 18th Annual Food Safety Summit Held for First Time in Midwest

Rosemont, IL, May, 15, 2016 – The 18th Annual Food Safety Summit, held this week for the first time in Rosemont, IL attracted nearly 1,700 registered food safety professionals, a 12% increase in registered attendees from 2015 and over 200 exhibiting companies, a 20% increase from last year. During the three-day event, held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, food safety professionals discussed the most pressing issues facing the food industry including Listeria, the implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act, the Integration of the Nation’s Food Safety System as well as liability and jail time. The event kicked off on Monday, May 9th with three successful certification programs for Auditor Training, Preventive Controls for Human Foods and Seafood HACCP.
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Thousands of Food Safety Professionals to Convene in Rosemont, IL Next Week for 18th Annual Food Safety Summit

Rosemont, IL, May 2, 2016 – Nearly 2,000 food safety professionals including processors, distributors, growers, retailers, foodservice operators, regulators and academicians will gather next week at the 18th Annual Food Safety Summit Conference & Expo to see the newest products and services available to keep the nation's food supply safe and learn from industry leaders on the most important issues facing the industry. The Summit will be held Tuesday, May 10 through Thursday, May 12 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL with pre-certification courses starting on Monday, May 9th.
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