Liz Parker

As the pandemic continues, foodservice operators have had to adapt in order for their businesses to survive, and maybe even thrive.

According to FDA, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is “transforming the nation’s food safety system by shifting the focus from responding to foodborne illness to preventing it.”

Food safety technology is rapidly advancing year by year, and many companies are using high pressure processing (HPP) and pasteurization for their products’ packaging.

Cannabis edibles and beverages production, although still a growing industry, needs to have its own set of quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) regulations.

Blockchain is often the tool of choice by food industry companies in improving food safety.

Achieving peak food safety and a long shelf life can be accomplished with the right combination of packaging materials and technology—especially during a pandemic.

It’s never a good thing when a bird or various pests gets into your place of business, and it’s especially true for food manufacturers, processors, and retailers.

Microbial control strategies are needed in the food industry to prevent foodborne illnesses and outbreaks and prolong product shelf life