Food Safety Strategies was recently able to speak with Doug Grant, the Center for Produce Safety Knowledge Transfer Task Force chair, and Bonnie Fernandez-Fenaroli, executive director of the Center for Produce Safety.
Food Safety Strategies recently got the chance to talk to Todd Southerland, senior vice president and food & agribusiness industry manager, SunTrust, about some current issues in the food safety world, as well as some best practices for businesses.
Food Safety Strategies was recently able to interview Brady Barnstable, co-founder and COO of Seven Sundays, which recently committed to sharing glyphosate test results with its consumers.
Hurricane Michael made landfall in Florida's Panhandle on October 10, leaving behind much devastation in its wake, including significant agricultural damage.
Infrastructure maintenance is vital to snack and bakery facility safety. If any plant area is not maintained properly, recalls and other potentially expensive negative consequences are bound to occur. Regular maintenance is crucial, and many types of software and other tools can aid this process.
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.
In the modern age, traceability is becoming more and more important, both to suppliers and to end users. Technology and new software is adapting to users’ needs, and 2018 brings new advancements in both areas.