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Regulatory Watch

USDA, FDA announce effort to streamline produce safety requirements

Alignment is intended to make it easier for farmers to assess their food safety practices

July 2, 2018

The USDA and FDA have announced that they will be aligning the Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices Audit Program (USDA H-GAP) with the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.

Nestlé pushes for higher chicken welfare standards in Europe

Taking a phased approach, Nestlé will actively work with supply chain partners and stakeholders to improve living conditions for chickens.

July 2, 2018

Nestlé S.A., Switzerland, announced plans to improve the welfare of millions of chickens used for food in Europe through its Herta, Buitoni, Wagner and Maggi brands.

BENEO Opens North American Application Center

New facility will showcase advances in nutrition and technical food applications

June 28, 2018

The Application Center features a variety of versatile bench-top scale and pilot scale equipment that can be used alone or in combination, giving BENEO the ability to cover a wide range of applications.

AgroFresh Solutions, Del Monte Fresh Produce collaboration extends produce shelf life

The collaboration offers Del Monte direct access to RipeLock, AgroFresh’s innovative technology for extending yellow life.

June 27, 2018

AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., announced a collaboration agreement with Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc., a Coral Gables, Fla.-based producer, marketer and distributor of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables.

Food Safety

Pork lard products recalled due to lack of inspection

Illinois company recalls more than 258,000 pounds of product

Casey Laughman

June 25, 2018

Skokie, Ill.-based Quay Corporation is recalling more than 258,000 pounds of pork lard products that were produced without being inspected.

BENEO receives FDA certification for fiber ingredients

Orafti chicory root classified as dietary fiber

June 21, 2018

Beneo-Orafti SA, a subsidiary of Südzucker Group, Germany, announced it has officially received FDA approval for two of its dietary fibers: Orafti Inulin and Oligofructose.

Study: N.A. food pathogen testing market to witness substantial gains through 2024

Market players are adopting partnership programs, joint ventures and acquisition activities as major growth strategies.

June 20, 2018

The food industry is likely to stimulate the food pathogen testing market size, which was pegged at a valuation of $3 billion in 2016, according to a study produced by Global Market Insights, Inc., Ocean View, Del.

Food Safety

Kellogg Company announces recall of Honey Smacks cereal

Cereal has potential to be contaminated with Salmonella

Casey Laughman

June 18, 2018

Kellogg Company has recalled two sizes of its Honey Smacks cereal due to the potential presence of Salmonella.

Rapak North America Achieves Fourth 'Excellent' Score on SQF Certification Audit

June 14, 2018

Rapak North America, a business unit of DS Smith Plastics and market leader in bag-in-box packaging and filling systems, has announced that two of its U.S. facilities have achieved scores of 98 out of 100 points on the SQF Edition 8.0 certification audits.

Frozen breaded chicken products shipped to foodservice operators recalled for foreign material

June 12, 2018

Tyson Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 3,120 pounds of frozen breaded chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically blue and clear soft plastic.