Food Safety Management

BNP Media announces the launch of BNP Engage

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 09:13:00 -0500

BNP Media, one of the country's leading B2B media companies, has announced the launch of BNP Engage (www.bnpengage.com), a creative agency uniquely designed to serve B2B marketing needs.

State of the Industry in Food Safety: Processing and Packaging

parkere@bnpmedia.com (Liz Parker) — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Processing and packaging are important facets of food safety—food processors and manufacturers need to ensure they are choosing the correct packaging for their product, and also that the product will arrive in stores safely.

State of the Industry in Food Safety: Produce Safety

parkere@bnpmedia.com (Liz Parker) — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Produce safety has been a hot topic in the news as of late—with massive lettuce and salad recalls in 2019, the public wants to make sure they are eating produce that has been safely processed, and does not contain pathogens.

State of the Industry in Food Safety: Training & Certification

peckenpaughd@bnpmedia.com (Douglas Peckenpaugh) — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Individuals who manage and implement food safety plans across agriculture, food distribution, food processing, retailing, and foodservice also require training and certification on an ongoing basis in order to stay abreast of vital food safety best practices and official regulatory industry guidance.

How to avoid food safety and quality issues from employee error

rickstier4@aol.com (Richard F. Stier, M.S.) — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Avoid food safety and quality issues from employee error, protecting product integrity through training, security measures and prevention programs.

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.

RATS! Key components of rodent prevention explained

pathottel@mccloudservices.com (Patricia Hottel , BCE) — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

There are multiple components in a rodent management program, including sanitation, vegetation management, rodent resource reduction and pest exclusion.

BNP Media acquires Food Safety Magazine

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:40:10 -0400

BNP Media is pleased to announce the acquisition of Food Safety Magazine, the leading content provider of science-based solutions for food safety and quality assurance professionals worldwide.

New food safety survey: results show industry-wide culture shift and challenges

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:19:00 -0400

Intertek Alchemy, the world’s largest food industry training company, has released the results of the sixth annual Global Food Safety Training Survey in the new report, “Overcoming Food Safety Training Challenges: Data Analysis & Insights from the Global Food Safety Training Survey.

PJRFSI announces Fall 2020 webinar schedule

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 10:40:00 -0400

Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc. has announced their lineup of webinars for Fall 2020.

Post-Packaging pasteurization advances

eafuhrman@hotmail.com (Elizabeth Fuhrman) — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -0400

Processors have several options for pasteurization, including high-pressure pasteurization (HPP), hot water, steam, hot air, infrared heat, radiofrequency and irradiation. Hot water, steam and HPP are the most popular, with HPP and hot water growing the fastest, says Wes Shilling, professor of food science at Mississippi State University in Mississippi State.

Exclusive interview: Q&A with McCloud Services, on how to recover from a poor pest management plan

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 12:13:00 -0400

Food Safety Strategies recently was able to talk to Anna Berry, BCE - training manager and entomologist, McCloud Services, about how to recover from a poor pest management plan.

Controlling temperature from farm to fork protects product quality, brand name

labsw@bnpmedia.com (Wayne Labs) — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Temperature is that one measurement that’s dictated by governmental regulations to prove that you have a kill step in your process. Beyond that, there are rules for keeping fresh food under a certain temperature to keep it safe both in transit and storage, and—just as important—maintain its quality so you don’t have to throw it out prematurely.

Food quality plans help meet demand, maintain quality certifications

spielmans@bnpmedia.com (Sharon Spielman) — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Consumers expect their food to be safe, and there are methodologies to ensure that it is. Quality is a bit of a different story, but it's just as important when it comes to consumer expectations.

Poultry industry partners with OSHA on Safe + Sound Week

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 17:00:00 -0400

Safe + Sound Week is scheduled for August 10 – 16.

Preparing for food inspections 24/7

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:45:38 -0400

When a food safety auditor steps into your plant, it’s common to feel nervous, especially if it’s unexpected.

Valerie Smith joins FSNS C&A as technical manager of livestock services

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 15:21:25 -0400

Food Safety Net Services Certification & Audit (FSNS C&A) announced the appointment of Valerie Smith, DVM, as technical manager of livestock services.

How Processors Can Use Robots to Enhance Food Quality and Safety

rickstier4@aol.com (Richard F. Stier, M.S.) — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400

How are robots used in the food industry, and what might the future hold for the industry?

IAFP names Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. as recipient of the prestigious Black Pearl Award

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 12:14:00 -0400

The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) selected Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. as the 2020 recipient of the prestigious Black Pearl Award.

Effective control of birds and pests across the food chain

parkere@bnpmedia.com (Liz Parker) — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 14:16:00 -0400

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.

IAFP 2020 postponed to October 25-28, in Cleveland

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 13:31:39 -0400

The IAFP Executive Board has agreed to move IAFP 2020 to October 25-28, 2020.

Although coronavirus dominates the headlines, other safety concerns still matter

Laughmanc@bnpmedia.com (Casey Laughman) — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Day-to-day operations are still the highest priority, even as food and beverage processors work to protect employees and contractors from coronavirus.

Advances in fungal and microbial control from farm to fork

parkere@bnpmedia.com (Liz Parker) — Fri, 29 May 2020 12:17:00 -0400

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

Keeping pests out when you decide to bring in new equipment

Tue, 19 May 2020 10:02:00 -0400

Introducing new equipment to your manufacturing plant often means introducing new policies, procedures and training for your employees.

Managing air circulation in snack and bakery production is critical to food safety

parkere@bnpmedia.com (Liz Parker) — Tue, 19 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Snack and bakery production environments depend on air handling equipment for distributing heated and cooled air throughout buildings. In addition, the equipment can affect the workplace environment itself.

Bakery kill-step validation drives consumer confidence

Mon, 18 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Though the baking industry has a very safe record for the production of shelf-stable food products, Salmonella continues to be a pathogen of concern.

Intertek Alchemy launches program to certify employees are trained and validated on COVID-19 health and safety protocols

Mon, 04 May 2020 16:01:54 -0400

As communities and businesses start to reopen, customers seek assurance that the places, products, and services they use are safe.

Digital transformation and the workforce in a post-COVID-19 world

Mon, 04 May 2020 13:31:00 -0400

Few events in recent memory have had the seismic impact of COVID-19.

What food and beverage processors need to know about a disaster recovery plan

shillingr@bnpmedia.com (Rose Shilling) — Fri, 01 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Let’s explore some ways to strengthen your facilities’ emergency planning and act decisively when the next crisis happens—or even to help as you adapt during the remainder of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Ally Energy Solutions provides COVID-19 site screening technology to essential businesses across the U.S.

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:23:00 -0400

Ally Energy Solutions is pleased to announce its collaboration with long-time food production partners and technology supply chain vendors to identify, assess, source, and deploy a rapid, accurate, and safe temperature pre-screening system for employees entering manufacturing or food production facilities, shipping and distribution warehouses, and other high-volume business environments.