Items Tagged with 'quality control'

In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to water activity specialist and researcher Dr. Brady Carter about the importance of understanding water activity for shelf-life prediction, enhancing food safety and quality, and improving food system sustainability.

The next-generation system now features enhanced multi-spectral sensing, an updated mechanical architecture, and other additions.

The technology involves a surface-enhanced Raman scattering sensor integrated into stretchable and antimicrobial wrap. Potential applications span cold-chain logistics and storage, retail smart packaging, food safety monitoring, and meal kit delivery.

Imagine a seemingly minor labeling error causing a nationwide recall, costing a food manufacturer millions, and damaging consumer trust. Undeclared allergens, incorrect nutritional information, and illegible date codes are just a few packaging mistakes that can trigger costly and reputation-damaging events.

As part of the educational campaign, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) has been releasing a series of social media posts this week to showcase the work conducted by department staff to ensure the state’s food supply is safe.

Researchers recently demonstrated the inadequacy of an industry standard quality test—Laboratory Pasteurization Count—for raw, organic milk, as it cannot sufficiently differentiate between groups of bacteria.

For those leading the food and beverage industry, there is tremendous opportunity for growth—but with growth comes risks that can negatively impact operations, profitability, and reputation.

MC Mühlenchemie has developed a new standard toolbox with eight innovative solutions for flour treatment and pasta-making.

Hygiena has recently launched its RapiScreen Beverage Kit, a new product for microbiological contaminant screening that obtains results in less than 30 minutes after a preliminary incubation period.

German engineering firm specializing in machine vision systems for manufacturing and quality control has opened its subsidiary in Johnson City, TN.