When a consumer purchases a food at retail, they assume the item will be what they expect the product type to be based on what
By David Acheson In a December 2024 article, I took a look back at the “unusual” nature of 2024 in the food industry. Given that
Imported foods must meet the same food safety standards as domestically produced foods, so the requirements for imported foods should be pretty much the same,
There’s no question that prices on nearly everything have significantly increased in recent years. But did you know that the jump in food prices between
Recalls due to the presence of “Potential Foreign Material” are an ongoing issue in the food industry, with one of the most impactful ones being
The changing climate has had impacts on the food industry in numerous ways. While the impacts of severe weather on crops are well-known, there are
Tools to Aid the Trek to Food Traceability As the compliance date for the FSMA Traceability Rule continues to draw ever closer, food establishments are
Last week, we celebrated the annual World Food Safety Day, acknowledging the need for food standards and their contribution to helping save lives. So, the
Today, June 7, we celebrate the fifth annual World Food Safety Day. The day is designated each June to “draw attention, and inspire action, to
As a widespread pathogen that can grow at refrigeration temperatures and survive in food processing plants for months to years, Listeria monocytogenes is a serious