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1 month ago | 
food-safety.com | Richard F. Stier
ManagementBest Practices The American Society for Quality defines calibration as follows: "The comparison of a measurement instrument or system of unverified accuracy to a measurement instrument or system of known accuracy to detect any variation from the required performance specification."1Calibration is really a verification activity. Processors are ensuring that the instruments they use to ensure food safety, food quality, and legal issues are functioning and accurate.
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2 months ago | 
foodengineeringmag.com | Derrick Teal |Richard F. Stier
While some hackers are technically gifted individuals who can find their way into any plant OT and/or IT system using their knowledge of computers, networks and cybersecurity tools, in many cases, hackers take the easiest route to their destination — that being your data.
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2 months ago | 
food-safety.com | Bailee Henderson |Nikki Shariat Ph.D |Richard F. Stier
A bill introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives aims to prohibit the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from using federal funds to implement its proposed regulatory framework for Salmonella in raw poultry products. House Resolution (HR) 690 is sponsored by Representatives Tracey Mann (R-KS) and Steve Womack (R-AK), and its currently under review by the House Committee on Agriculture. Rep.
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2 months ago | 
foodengineeringmag.com | Derrick Teal |Richard F. Stier
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is introducing a real dairy milk that contains 50 calories per serving with 75% less sugar than fat-free skim milk. Milk50 by DairyPure contains the same key nutrients found in other dairy milks, including protein. The lactose-free, reduced-calorie milk are available in Original, Chocolate and Vanilla flavors.
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2 months ago | 
foodengineeringmag.com | Derrick Teal |Richard F. Stier
Bazzini, a nut, fruit and chocolate confections manufacturer, is expanding its footprint in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. The company is leasing a 150,000-sq.-ft. facility that is one of three Lehigh Valley Flex Center buildings. Designed and Developed by J.G. Petrucci Company, Inc., Lehigh Valley Flex Center is a 31-acre, 470,000-sq.-ft. Class-A industrial park in Hanover Township.
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2 months ago | 
food-safety.com | Bailee Henderson |Nikki Shariat Ph.D |Richard F. Stier
Researchers from Wageningen University and Research (WUR) have characterized the toxicological effects and allergenic potential of emerging alternative protein sources in a recent review. The review looked at alternative protein sources currently being explored for their sustainability and their potential in meeting global protein demand.
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2 months ago | 
food-safety.com | Nikki Shariat Ph.D |Richard F. Stier
Avantium N.V. has entered a joint development agreement with Amcor Rigid Packaging USA LLC to explore the use of Releaf, Avantium's plant-based polyethylene furanoate (PEF) polymer, in rigid containers for food, beverages, and other products. Releaf is a 100 percent plant-based, high-performance polymer that can be recycled in existing PET recycling streams.
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2 months ago | 
foodengineeringmag.com | Derrick Teal |Richard F. Stier
Mars, Incorporated has named David Jacobs as vice president of marketing for Mars Food & Nutrition North America. Jacobs reports to Dave Dusangh, regional president of Mars Food & Nutrition North America. "We're excited to welcome David to Mars Food & Nutrition,” Dusangh says.
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2 months ago | 
foodengineeringmag.com | Derrick Teal |Richard F. Stier
PSSI has revealed a new name and brand identity – Fortrex. The company says its new identity better aligns with its existing strengths and expertise in the food safety industry. Safe Foods, a division of PSSI Food Safety Solutions, will continue under the Fortrex brand. Fortrex says its new name represents its stature as the first line of defense against harmful contaminants in the food supply. Fortrex's new logo depicts an "X"— representing an elimination of contaminants.
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2 months ago | 
foodengineeringmag.com | Derrick Teal |Richard F. Stier
In the middle of 2024, the FDA published a final rule that revised certain agricultural water requirements in the Produce Safety Rule for pre-harvest agricultural water for non-sprout covered produce. The final rule establishes requirements for systems-based, pre-harvest agricultural water assessments for hazard identification and risk management decision-making.
