Products

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.

First Dedicated Forum for Advancing AI in Food Safety Slated for 2027

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:51:05 -0400

Organized by a team from Wageningen University and Research, the inaugural AI for Food Safety Conference (AIFS) is set to take place on April 8–9, 2027 in Ede, the Netherlands.

Veralto Acquires Alfaa UV to Expand Ultraviolet Water Treatment Portfolio

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:50:15 -0400

Alfaa UV will be integrated into Veralto's Trojan Technologies business, which provides UV treatment and filtration technologies for municipal, industrial, and residential water applications.

Sennos Launches Brewery Partnership Program Focused on Fermentation Technology

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:41:25 -0400

The Sennoselect Flagship Brewery Program is intended to support the development of fermentation intelligence technology. Participating craft breweries will receive early access to new technologies.

Trustwell Launches AI-Powered Documentation Tool for FoodLogiQ Compliance Platform

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:32:03 -0400

Playbook is intended to streamline the creation and management of documentation required for food safety programs and audits, including HACCP, SOPs, GMPs, and other records.

Food Safety Doctor Launches Self-Paced International HACCP Alliance Certificate Training for Juice Producers

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:32:10 -0400

The Self-Paced IHA HACCP Training for Juice is a 14-module online course developed specifically for producers of 100 percent juice products.

SafetyChain Expands CAPA Management with Reporting, Supplier Collaboration Capabilities

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:18:32 -0400

The new features are designed to support corrective action management from initial investigation through resolution and to facilitate coordination among quality teams, production personnel, suppliers, and external stakeholders.

Vitsab Introduces Time-Temperature Monitoring Label for Airline Catering

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:14:14 -0400

FreshTag Flight Label is intended to support airline Food Safety Management Systems and Quality Management Systems by providing a visual indication of cumulative time-temperature exposure.

Mettler Toledo Launches AI-Enabled X-Ray Inspection System for Packaged Foods

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:52:25 -0400

The X56 DXD+ is a dual-energy photon-counting X-ray inspection system designed for improved detection of low-density physical contaminants in complex packaged food applications.

Tetra Pak, Axis Introduce Video Monitoring System for Ice Cream Production

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:20:35 -0400

The Ice Cream Video Care system uses network cameras as sensors to monitor production processes, enabling operators to remotely inspect equipment and production areas, continuously and in real time.

SPG Launches FoodProtect Series of Cutting Tools for Food Processing Facilities

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:07:54 -0400

The system offers cutting tools intended to help manage biological, chemical, and physical contamination risks associated with routine cutting tasks.

Cyan Analytics Launches Seafood Traceability Platform

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:57:47 -0400

SeaTrace was developed to help seafood businesses capture and manage traceability information from harvest through export.

MycoTechnology, Adorvia Partner on Reduced-Sugar Ingredient Solutions

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:23:54 -0400

The companies will combine their scientific and formulation expertise to optimize sweetener blends for food.

Carrier Transicold Launches Reefer Fleet Upgrade Program

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:11:07 -0400

Fleet Refresh allows refrigerated fleets to replace aging transport refrigeration units (TRUs) on existing trailers as an alternative to replacing entire trailers, which may reduce acquisition costs compared to a standard new TRU installation.

SpaceGuard Introduces BeastWire Tunnel Door for High Clearance

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:03:19 -0400

The mesh access system, which provides unrestricted overhead clearance, is designed for food and beverage facilities where conventional, counterbalanced or sliding gates may present operational challenges.

bioMérieux Launches Rapid PCR Test for Probiotic Species Verification in Dietary Supplements

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:52:03 -0400

In-house quality control teams and third-party laboratories can use the GENE-UP PROBIOTIC SPECIES ID assay to identify 18 commonly used probiotic species in 90 minutes or less.