21 junio, 2019

Data Collection: Is Too Much Data a Bad Thing?

A few decades ago, food and beverage manufacturers had one strategy for data collection: paper and pencil. But plant floor operators would spend too much of […]
21 junio, 2019

Microsoft wants to boost the Mexican field

The Mexican field and their agriculture have the potential and the ideal features to kick start the Microsoft FarmBeats project, according to the scientific leader and […]
19 junio, 2019

Satellites to provide real-time data of crop development

The RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) is Canada’s new generation of Earth observation satellites, launched on June 12, 2019. The three identical satellites will work together to […]
19 junio, 2019

Air purification system kills pathogens, reduces waste and removes Ethylene

White Air Solutions, which was established in 2015 have developed an air purification system using photocatalytic oxidisation which extends storage capabilities and reduces waste by removing […]
22 mayo, 2019

Draft Guidance for Industry: Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption

The purpose of this draft compliance and implementation guidance document is to help covered farms comply with the requirements of the Produce Safety Rule, which establishes […]
22 mayo, 2019

FDA new steps to strengthen the process of initiating voluntary recalls

Voluntary recalls are one of the most important safety tools overseen by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. They are a vital means to protect public […]
12 abril, 2019

FDA issues final rule on safety and effectiveness of consumer hand sanitizers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a final rule designed to help ensure that hand sanitizers available over-the-counter (OTC) are safe and effective for […]
12 abril, 2019

FDA proposes new funding across multiple aspects of US food safety systems

Thanks to innovations in technology and the new requirements of the US Food and Drug Administration Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), there are now “ample opportunities […]
27 marzo, 2019

FDA Finalizes New Compliance Dates for Agricultural Water Requirements

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a rule to finalize the new compliance dates for the agricultural water requirements in the FDA Food Safety Modernization […]
27 marzo, 2019

FSMA Final Rule for Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration

The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) final rule is aimed at preventing intentional adulteration from acts intended to cause wide-scale harm to public health, including […]
27 marzo, 2019

FSVP: Creating a Global Trust Chain

The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2011 is steadily reshaping food safety and quality in the U.S. In addition, technological advancements made in virtual […]
27 marzo, 2019

10 Resolutions to Enhance Food Quality and Safety Programs

We are beginning a new year, which often means it’s time for New Year’s Resolutions. For food, beverage, and ingredient processors, the new year may involve […]