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International Association for Food Protection Names New President

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:06:41 -0400

Dr. Manan Sharma is a food safety scientist whose research has focused on pre-harvest produce safety. He has been a member of IAFP since 2000 and is currently the Senior Director for Produce and Food Safety at The Acheson Group.

International Flight Services Association Releases Food Safety Guidelines for Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:12:32 -0400

The World Food Safety Guidelines for Airline Catering Version 6 establishes minimum food safety requirements for airline catering operations and incorporates requirements from internationally recognized food safety standards.

Why Less Packaging Does Not Always Mean Less Waste: Putting Food Protection at the Center of Sustainable Design

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:05:02 -0400

World Packaging Day on September 6 is an opportunity to move beyond a simple choice between “more” or “less” packaging. The more useful question is whether each packaging decision supports food safety and sustainability, thereby reducing total waste across the value chain.

Oklahoma State FAPC Gives Food Industry Professionals a Hands-On Look at HPP Technology

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:54:15 -0400

The Hiperbaric Global Roadshow Oklahoma, hosted by Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center (FAPC) in September, will showcase FAPC’s newly installed Hiperbaric 55 high-pressure processing (HPP) system and connect attendees with technical and academic food safety experts.

Synexis, Zee Company Partnership Expands Pathogen Control Technology for Food Processors

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:06:41 -0400

Synexis’ DHP technology will be offered through Zee Company as an additional intervention that food and beverage processors can incorporate alongside existing sanitation and pathogen control programs.

University of Delaware’s Produce Safety Alliance Training Addresses On-Farm Microbial Risks Like Cyclospora

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:11:53 -0400

The UD College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and UD Cooperative Extension offer Produce Safety Alliance Training at least three times a year, with the next course slated for winter 2026–2027.

Multi-Conveyor Debuts Multi-Function Conveyor System

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:28:25 -0400

The gripper loop conveyor integrates multiple product transport technologies into a single layout.

UK Food Safety Research Network Offers New Funding Opportunity for AI-Focused Projects

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:17:14 -0400

The FSRN Pilots Award is a rapid call for relevant short-term projects with funding needs from £2,000 to £10,000. Cross-sector and cross-disciplinary projects are encouraged.

More Than 3,200 Food Safety Professionals Gathered at IAFP 2026 in New Orleans

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:20:17 -0400

The growing role of data and technology in food safety was a prominent topic throughout the meeting. Sessions addressed AI-powered pathogen detection, data governance, genomics, microbiome mapping, and new approaches to recall management and consumer education.

Sensitech Launches Real-Time Monitoring Solution for Multimodal Food Shipments

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:36:50 -0400

TempTale GEO APX Global monitors temperature, humidity, light, and location across ocean, road, and rail journeys; borders; and cellular networks.

IFT Names New President, President-Elect

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:18:15 -0400

Dr. Gunnar Sigge, Stellenbosch University Associate Professor and Department of Food Science Chair, has assumed the role of President. Dr. Jeffrey Varcoe, Senior Vice President of Science and Technical Excellence at The J.M. Smucker Company, is now IFT President-Elect.

Stop Foodborne Illness Kicks Off STOP3000 Food Safety Education Month Fundraiser

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:42:53 -0400

Donations will support the organization’s work to drive food safety improvements through regulatory advocacy, culture change, and consumer support, as well as to share the impactful stories of its constituent advocates who have been impacted by foodborne illnesses.

Torrey Pines Introduces EchoTherm Shaking, Chilling, Heating Dry Baths for Samples

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:05:01 -0400

Both the SC20 and SC25 models incorporate a variable-speed orbital shaker, enabling simultaneous sample mixing and temperature control. The tools can be used for biological and other samples, with a number of applications, including sample storage.

Thermo Fisher Introduces Orbitrap Mass Spectrometers for Molecular-Level Isotope Ratio Analysis

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:34:38 -0400

Together with the Thermo Scientific Vanquish Duo UHPLC System and new Isotope Discoverer Software, the instruments comprise an integrated workflow for molecular-level isotope ratio analysis. Potential applications include food and beverage authenticity by tracing the sources and pathways of contaminants.

Happening in September: FDA, Stop Foodborne Illness Final Food Safety Culture Series 2 Webinar

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:13:01 -0400

The event will explore whether organizational investment in food safety culture has made a tangible impact on outcomes. FDA has also posted video recordings of past Food Safety Culture webinars and whitepapers summarizing each webinar.

NASDA Names New Senior Director of Public Policy

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:14:26 -0400

Brianna Robinson-Verloop, M.S. will assume her role at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture in September. Having previously served at USDA, her experience in federal food safety, trade, and regulation informs her approach to developing agricultural policy solutions.

Tufts University Innovation Hub for Food and Materials Technologies Opening Fall 2026

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:53:38 -0400

The research and development center is designed to provide shared infrastructure for developing and testing emerging food technologies, biomaterials, and other products. It will offer industry, academics, and nonprofits with access to prototyping, characterization, culinary testing, and early-stage consumer testing resources.

IFT Webinar to Explore AI Applications in Food Innovation, Food Safety

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:52:49 -0400

The August 26 event will address high-value AI use cases, lessons learned from implementation efforts, and organizational, technical, and workforce considerations that can influence successful adoption.

Nulogy Launches Track and Trace for FSMA 204 Compliance

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:55:18 -0400

The Nulogy Operating System module enables food companies to capture, link, and retrieve lot-level traceability records required under FDA's Food Traceability Rule and produce records in response to an FDA request within the required 24-hour timeframe.

Food Freshness Card Now Available for Commercial Applications to Reduce Produce Shrink, Food Waste

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:12:09 -0400

According to Nature’s Frequencies, independent third-party laboratory testing has demonstrated freshness improvements of up to 50 percent for produce and bread, and commercial retail programs have documented produce shrink reductions of 23–47 percent.

Mettler Toledo Introduces Rapid Inspection Systems Delivery System

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:59:36 -0400

Launching with the X12 LightningBuild X-ray inspection system and C31 LightningBuild checkweigher, the LightningBuild program offers delivery of select product inspection systems within four weeks of purchase order.

WITT Introduces Inline MAP Leak Detection System

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:44:25 -0400

The LEAK-MASTER ONE is an inline system designed to detect micro-leaks of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) at production-line speeds, combining high-sensitivity leak detection with individual package testing and traceability.

Fortress Introduces Integrated X-Ray and Checkweigher Combo System

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:38:04 -0400

The Icon X-ray and Checkweigher Combination System features algorithmic foreign material detection, real-time product flow monitoring, IA+ filtering technology, configurable reject systems, a passive X-ray cooling generator, and data management and system oversight capabilities.

SLIPNOT Amstep Products Acquires Nystrom Stair Nosing Line

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:01:00 -0400

SLIPNOT's Amstep Products portfolio has acquired the metal stair tread nosings line from Nystrom®. The metal stair tread nosings will strengthen Amstep's comprehensive portfolio of engineered slip-resistant solutions across industries throughout North America.

WECO Introduces Multiscan MXV-Bulk X-Ray Inspection System for Nuts

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:38:00 -0400

WECO's MXV-Bulk X-ray inspection system identifies and rejects a variety of product defects that show no obvious external signs including empty nut shells, insect damage, and internal mold. It also removes foreign material including stones, glass, ceramics, and embedded metal.

ABM Equipment Publishes Industry Guide for X-Ray Product Inspection

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:52:00 -0400

A new industry resource helps food processors compare X-ray inspection providers using technical capabilities, service offerings, and long-term value metrics.

Nurtured Nuts Company Wins IFT FIRST Pitch Prize for Low-Allergen Peanuts

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:24:00 -0400

Nurtured Nuts Company won The Pitch! at the IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo for its gene-edited, low-allergen peanuts advancing safer food innovation.

Cornell CALS Announces Advancing Dry Sanitation Forum

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:03:00 -0400

Intended for professional sanitarians, food safety leaders, hygienic design specialists, and managers working in low-moisture food manufacturing, the event will take place October 26–27, 2026 in Beloit, Wisconsin.

Nothum Opens Solutions Studio for Processing Equipment Testing, Product Development

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:17:08 -0400

The facility supports product development, equipment testing, technical training, and process optimization for manufacturers producing coated food products. Customers can conduct production trials using complete processing lines configured to match their manufacturing requirements.

Dr. Lee-Ann Jaykus Receives 2026 Freezing Research Award

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:56:43 -0400

Over a more than three-decade career, Dr. Jaykus has advanced scientific understanding of foodborne viruses while helping the frozen food industry address complex food safety challenges.