Supply Chain

Study: E. coli in Lettuce Growing Environment Have Stress Adaptation Traits Enabling Farm-to-Fork Persistence

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

The co-occurrence of biofilm formation, acid tolerance, and antimicrobial resistance genes in E. coli isolated from irrigation water, soil, and crops could complicate downstream microbial control efforts in produce production systems.

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.

Following Infant Formula Incidents, FDA Urges Manufacturers to Implement Stronger, Substantive Supplier Oversight

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:02:02 -0400

The letter to industry was issued in response to the botulism outbreaks linked to Nara Organics and ByHeart formulas, which identified Clostridia in the whole milk powder ingredient supply chain, as well as the global formula recall due to cereulide-contaminated arachidonic acid oil.

UK FSA Finds Persisting Compliance Issues in Targeted Survey of Retail Foods

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:03:21 -0400

Overall, 72 percent of targeted surveillance samples were deemed satisfactory. FSA flagged imported, niche products, like Dubai-style chocolates, South Asian snacks, and ashwagandha supplements, as especially problematic.

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.

Food Safety at Sea: Why Norovirus Prevention Starts with Culture, Not Checklists

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Cruise ships are self-contained, complex ecosystems where pathogens like norovirus present a heightened risk to passengers. Highly contagious, environmentally persistent, and operationally disruptive, norovirus has long been the single greatest food safety challenge facing the cruise industry.

Listen to Your Customers: How Complaint Intelligence Transforms Supplier Performance

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:17:11 -0400

Retailers and foodservice operators can protect major accounts by treating complaints not as normal operating conditions, but as intelligence—pinpointing true root causes, building supplier capability, and driving complaint volume as close to zero as possible.

Food Safety NEXT Executive Roundtable Examines AI Solutions for Supply Chain Risk Management

BlumeA@bnpmedia.com (Adrienne Blume, M.A.) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400

At a Food Safety NEXT Industry Roundtable on June 25, senior business leaders came together to share, collaborate, and innovate meaningful improvements for supply chain risk management using enterprise AI. Food Safety Magazine is the exclusive media partner for Food Safety NEXT.

Parts Town Bolsters Service to Foodservice Industry with Acquisition of 86 Repairs

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:26:11 -0400

The acquisition combines its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts distribution network with 86 Repairs' repair and maintenance management software platform for foodservice operators.

FoodChain ID Expands AI Strategy with Connected Decision-Making Platform

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:14:16 -0400

Central to the strategy are food industry-specific tools designed to support product development, regulatory compliance, traceability, and commercialization for food and beverage companies.

Small-Scale Produce Growers Share Perspectives on FDA’s Produce Safety Rule Exemptions

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Researchers from Purdue University conducted focus groups with Indiana produce growers who qualified for exemptions from the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule, examining the beliefs and practical constraints that shape on-farm food safety practices.

Study Shows Multiple Aeration Events During Rice Growing Reduces Arsenic Without Increasing Cadmium

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:08 -0400

The Arkansas-based study showed that repeated mid-season soil aeration events significantly reduced arsenic concentrations in rice grain without increasing cadmium levels, providing field-scale evidence that water management can help mitigate arsenic accumulation.

SafetyChain Expands Data Integration Tools for Food and Beverage Manufacturers

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:01:57 -0400

The new tools include a Documents API, a Record Attachments API, and Power BI Connector v3.1.0. The additions are intended to reduce manual data handling and improve information-sharing between SafetyChain and external platforms.

Brevel, Coffeesai Explore Illuminated Fermentation for Coffee Cell Culture Production

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:09:23 -0400

The companies are assessing the effects of controlled light exposure during fermentation on the growth and characteristics of coffee cell cultures. Coffee cell culture may offer an alternative production pathway that is less dependent on agricultural growing conditions.

Fresh Produce Collective of Regional Companies Launches Under TruSource Name

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:57:34 -0400

Each operating company retains its name, people, customer relationships, and local presence while gaining access to shared resources, broader sourcing strength, operational support, and additional capabilities.

Restaurant Industry Urges Congress to Delay Hemp-Derived THC Beverage Ban

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:27:12 -0400

The 2018 Farm Bill legalized the sale of hemp-derived products containing no more than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC, allowing a “legal” edibles and beverage market to emerge. The 2025 government shutdown reconciliation bill closed this “loophole,” effective in November.

65 Organizations Petition FDA to End Routine Preventive Antibiotic Use in Food Animals

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:27:47 -0400

Citing concerns about antibiotic overuse in food-producing animals contributing to the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the petition calls for FDA to withdraw approvals for the routine use of medically important drugs for disease prevention.

EU Changes Certifications for U.S. Mollusk Imports, Increases Checks for Other High-Risk Foods

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

The EU has implemented increased checks on certain food imports at the border, and has also introduced new certificate requirements for shipments of oysters, clams, mussels, scallops, and other aquaculture products from the U.S. due to veterinary drug use restrictions.

Körber Introduces Food Traceability Recordkeeping Solution

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:16:35 -0400

The app-based STEPLogic Tracker is purpose-built for mid-sized food manufacturers and supports industry compliance with FDA’s Food Traceability Rule/FSMA 204.

FDA Traceability Rule Readiness Exercises Reveal Supply Chain Coordination Matters More than Technology

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:36:36 -0400

A series of tabletop exercises led by FDA and involving food companies across the supply chain revealed industry’s progress and challenges in meeting the requirements of the Food Traceability Rule/FSMA 204.

FDA Engages Stakeholders on FSMA 204 Implementation With Questions About Lot-Level Traceability

Fri, 29 May 2026 05:30:00 -0400

The agency has released a discussion paper offering context and questions about the lot-level tracking requirements of the Food Traceability Rule to help shape engagements with industry, including a virtual public meeting in June.

Elanco: Spring and Summer Pest Pressure—Smart Insecticide Strategies for Poultry Producers

Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

In this bonus episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Dr. Alissa Welsher, Senior Consultant at Elanco Poultry Food Safety, about how preharvest poultry operations can get ahead of increasing insect activity seen in warmer months with robust integrated pest management (IPM) and insecticide solutions.

Bipartisan Bill Would Give FDA Authority to Destroy Contaminated Food Imports

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Wed, 27 May 2026 17:19:32 -0400

Highlighting contaminated seafood as a particular concern, the Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act answers FDA’s request for the authority to destroy food imports that do not pass safety inspections at the border, preventing importers from “port shopping” their unsafe products.

Motive Announces Door and Environmental Sensor for Transportation, Cold Chain Visibility

Wed, 27 May 2026 15:16:51 -0400

The device monitors temperature and humidity in the cargo area and trailer door activity for reefer fleets transporting temperature-sensitive or high-value goods.

FoodReady Introduces New Mock Recall, Traceability Capabilities

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:30:56 -0400

The update to the all-in-one food safety, quality, traceability, and compliance platform is designed to strengthen how food companies prepare for audits, verify traceability systems, and respond to potential recall events.

FDA Announces FSMA 204 Compliance Training Through FSPCA

Thu, 21 May 2026 14:30:33 -0400

The Food Traceability Rule training, offered through the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA), provides industry participants with foundational knowledge needed to understand and comply with FSMA 204 requirements.

Kwik Trip to Receive IAFP’s 2026 Black Pearl Award

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:30:00 -0400

The International Association for Food Protection’s (IAFP’s) Black Pearl Award is given annually to one company for its efforts in advancing food safety and quality.

Live from the 2026 Food Safety Summit—Part 1

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400

In the first of this two-part episode series recorded live from the show floor of the 2026 Food Safety Summit, we interviewed Summit speakers from the regulatory and industry spheres about topics discussed during their respective sessions, including retail/foodservice sanitation and culture, digital HACCP, cross-sector data-sharing, and more.

Ladle Launches Mobile Traceability Platform for Multi-Location Foodservice Operations

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:42:58 -0400

TrackAssure captures lot-level records as a byproduct of daily operations, automatically generates FSMA 204-compliant documentation, and delivers audit-ready reports on demand.

FDA Researchers Find Substantial Fish Allergen Cross-Contact Risk from Breading Reuse

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Breading mixtures may be reused for different foods in foodservice operations. An FDA-supported study found that both shrimp and cod allergens accumulate in reused breading and transfer to subsequent foods, although the cod cross-contact risk was much greater.