Retailer & Foodservice

Roger Cook assumes presidency of the International Association for Food Protection

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 10:31:00 -0500

Dr. Roger Cook assumed the presidency of the International Association for Food Protection at the conclusion of IAFP 2020, A Virtual Annual Meeting.

IAFP 2020 holds virtual annual meeting

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 13:13:00 -0500

IAFP 2020, A Virtual Annual Meeting, was held virtually by the International Association for Food Protection due to the continued spread of coronavirus and the persistent pandemic.

Caribé Juice acquires WTRMLN WTR

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:18:00 -0400

In September 2020, Caribé Juice, maker of cold-pressed, HPP'd Caribbean fruit and veggies sourced, announced its acquisition of WTRMLN WTR, maker of cold-pressed, HPP'd watermelon juice sourced from "Ugly Fruit," typically discarded by the food industry.

Food Safety Summit 2020 recap: Virtual summit hosts educational offerings for all

parkere@bnpmedia.com (Liz Parker) — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:15:00 -0400

The first-ever Virtual Food Safety Summit occurred last week, from Monday, October 19 through Thursday, October 22.

FDA establishes U.S. Agent Voluntary Identification System for food facilities

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 15:01:15 -0400

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing guidance establishing a U.S. Agent Voluntary Identification System (VIS) for food facility registration.

Foodservice pandemic safety: An update on an industry in flux

parkere@bnpmedia.com (Liz Parker) — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 13:19:00 -0400

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

Exclusive interview: Q&A with Kerry, on clean label food protection and preservation

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 15:24:00 -0400

Food Safety Strategies recently was able to talk to a few leaders at Kerry about food protection.

Dynamic and informative education program announced for virtual Food Safety Summit, taking place October 19-22, 2020

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 12:41:00 -0400

The 2020 Virtual Food Safety Summit will offer four days of education with 26 sessions, access to vendors who will be showcasing the newest and most innovative food safety solutions and several online networking opportunities.

FSIS issues public health alert for duck blood curds

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

A recall was not requested because FSIS has been unable to contact the importer.

Convenience stores continue to add safety protocols, new pickup options

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Nine in 10 stores (89 percent) have installed plexiglass barriers at checkout, and 87 percent provide hand sanitizer inside the store.

Food fraud is not only an economic drain but also a supply chain safety concern

spielmans@bnpmedia.com (Sharon Spielman) — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Guarding against food fraud in the supply chain can be a costly, resource-intensive effort—but the potential effects of not catching it can be disastrous.

Case study: Building a better new hire experience—even in a pandemic

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:12:00 -0400

Recently, our new hire onboarding program was restructured to help improve retention while keeping employees safe, productive and engaged.

HPP & COVID-19: HPP foods and beverages sales spike due to HPP's clean label and long shelf life

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 09:38:00 -0400

Food Safety Strategies recently was able to talk to a variety of companies in the business of HPP (high-pressure processing), on how COVID-19 has been affecting business.

CPC releases new set of High Pressure Certified guidelines

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 11:17:00 -0400

A new set of High Pressure Certified® (HPC) Guidelines has been released by The Cold Pressure Council (CPC).

The ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the food industry and its supply chains

labsw@bnpmedia.com (Wayne Labs) — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400

FE spoke with a few experts from the A&E/C community to get a wide-angle view of some of the key issues affecting food processors and their supply chains.

Exclusive interview: Q&A with NiceLabel, on food supply chains in crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 14:21:47 -0400

Food Safety Strategies recently was able to talk to Ken Moir, VP of packaging, NiceLabel, about how the food supply chain has been functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Voluntary reporting of temporary closures or requesting assistance for FDA-regulated food establishments during COVID-19 pandemic

Wed, 27 May 2020 16:30:00 -0400

The Food and Agriculture Sector is considered critical infrastructure because food operations are vital to the health and well-being of the nation.

FDA issues reopening best practices checklist and infographic for retail food establishments that closed or partially closed due to COVID-19 pandemic

Tue, 12 May 2020 15:40:26 -0400

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued two documents, a checklist and an infographic, designed to assist retail food establishments that might have been closed or partially closed during the COVID-19 pandemic in preparing to reopen.

Tyson Foods Q&A: Why they're using walk-through temperature scanners

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Tyson is working hard to protect team members during this challenging and ever-changing situation, while continuing to fulfill its critical role of helping feed people across the country.

FDA issues best practices on safe food handling and employee health in retail food settings during COVID-19 pandemic

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:09:07 -0400

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued information and best practices for retail food stores, restaurants, and pick-up and delivery services during the pandemic to protect workers and customers.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) recommendations for the food industry-retail

andrew@werfoodsafety.com (Andrew Lorenz) — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0400

Andrew Lorenz of We R Food Safety! offers suggestions for running a retail operation during the current Coronavirus pandemic.

The resilience of frozen food supply chains during the coronavirus pandemic

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:07:00 -0400

As we respond to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, it is vital that we communicate accurate information about our food system. I have some important information to share.

How the clean label trend is changing the way supplement ingredients are perceived

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Food safety regulations are extensive, and today’s health-conscious consumer is paying closer attention to the ingredient lists more than ever before.

How to keep traceability on track

mitchellr@bnpmedia.com (Richard Mitchell) — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Widespread traceability in the meat and poultry sector appears to be a concept whose time has come.

Keeping organic food safe through proper sanitation

eowens@birkocorp.com (Dr. Elis Owens) — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 14:45:00 -0500

When people are shopping for produce, they might consider buying organic food because of its eco-friendly and health-conscious qualities.

Restroom light improves sanitation in food service operations

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Heads Up Lock Company has taken an innovative and affordable approach to visibly showing whether restrooms are vacant from a distance.

Tracing our steps: How to build an effective traceability program

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 10:21:00 -0400

When the New Era of Smarter Food Safety plan was announced by the Food and Drug Administration in April, a strong emphasis was placed on the “modernization” aspect of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

Taco Bell announces commitment to reduce antibiotics in beef supply

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Taco Bell will also give preference to suppliers that are making measured reductions in their use of antibiotics important to human health.

Podcast: Food Allergens and their Control in 2019 – Where Are We Now?

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 14:00:00 -0400

Jenny Scott and Glenda Lewis speak about various aspects involved in the control of food allergens as it relates to food provided to the consumer at retail food establishments and in retail food stores, including recalls.

Nestlé announces blockchain pilot

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 09:01:00 -0400

Nestlé S.A., Switzerland, announced a collaboration with OpenSC, a blockchain platform that allows consumers to track their food right back to the farm.