Natural/Organic

Safety and Nutritional Risks Associated with Plant-Based Meat Alternatives

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This article examines the food safety and nutrition risks and challenges of plant-based meat alternatives, including allergens, natural toxins, additives, microbial risks, and other issues.

Planting the Food Safety Flag: Plant Protein's 'Better Food' Halo Shouldn't Breed Food Safety Overconfidence

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This article examines the food safety and quality aspects of plant-based protein products. Consumers may perceive food safety risks for plant protein as lesser, and may not be as vigilant when preparing plant protein products. Food manufacturers must be diligent in applying the same comprehensive food safety strategies used for meat and poultry production and processing to plant-based protein production to ensure food safety.

The Use of Insects as Food Ingredients

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

The risks posed by edible insects as food depend on the species of insect, the feed they consume, the environment they inhabit, and the production and processing methods adopted.

Evaluating Risk in Foods at Farmers’ Markets

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 04:00:00 -0400

Can products be made safely in the home for sale at farmers’ markets? Verifying the types of foods that are low risk and can be made safely in an uninspected home can be challenging.

Will Food Science Prevail?

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 04:00:00 -0500

The operative question is: Just who represents science? This article represents an opposing view to our eDigest article, published on December 6, 2016, by Andrew G. Ebert, Ph.D. FIFT, CFS

Will (or Can) Food Science Prevail in Today’s World?

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 04:00:00 -0500

If you believe that those mistrustful of science or hesitant to accept scientific validity are of a certain uneducated class, or driven by religion or other belief systems, you are likely wrong. What can be done?

Whatever Happened to Sound Food Science?

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 04:00:00 -0400

Op-Ed: Are consumers, social media and questionable regulations undermining food science? You be the judge.

GMO Labels: Win, Lose or Draw?

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 04:01:00 -0400

Will labeling of a genetically modified organism (GMO) on a food package really provide useful information?

Packaging: The Final Ingredient

Sun, 12 Jun 2016 00:05:00 -0400

It is important for manufacturers of organic or clean-label products to select packaging that helps them deliver on brand promises of purity.

Natural or Unnatural—That Is the Lingering Question

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 04:02:00 -0500

“Natural” does not necessarily mean “safe;” but what does this word really mean in terms of food safety?

Safety Is a Cornerstone of Ingredient Sustainability

Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:20:00 -0500

Food manufacturers are working to increase the sustainability of their global footprint while at the same time making their products better and safer from farm to plate.

On-Farm Practices of Beef Producers and Processors: What Are the Gaps in Food Safety?

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Are foods produced close to home by small, independent producers really inherently more safe than—or at least as safe as—foods produced by large companies?

A Long Row to Hoe for Safer Food

Sun, 01 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500

The proposed Produce Safety Rule takes an integrated and common-sense approach focusing on common actions effective in achieving safe produce.

Food Safety at Farmers Markets: A Reality Check

Fri, 01 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400

Raw meat and poultry products sold direct-to-consumer may carry higher concentrations of harmful bacteria compared with those produced commercially.

A Disciplined and Unique Focus by Chiquita Brands Reduces Early Supply Chain Risk

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Continuous research and education are important components of Chiquita’s overall food safety program.

Quality Control of Botanical Ingredients

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

A quality botanical ingredient is one that uses the correct plant species and plant part, is unadulterated and safe for human consumption.

Animal Welfare and Food Safety

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

When we debate how animals should be treated, we are also debating the safety of our food.

Nationwide Produce Outbreak: A Moment You Never Forget

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

For an effective produce safety program having no kill step, the development of a multihurdle process is essential.

Organic Coffee Roasters: Ensuring Safe Coffee

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Organic integrity and prevention of contamination and commingling are the basis for many of the requirements in organic coffee production.

Advances in Honey Adulteration Detection

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Adulteration of pure honey with synthetic honey has become much more prevalent in recent years.

Earthbound Farm: Balancing Food Safety From Seed to Shelf

Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400

For produce producer Earthbound Farm, food safety begins in the field.

Egg-cellent Food Safety Strategies at Primera Foods

Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0400

A case study of the innovative food safety approach used at Primera Foods.