food safety

Eastern Produce Council Leadership Class Discusses Food Safety at Special Seminar

May 2, 2023 Eastern Produce Council

The 2023 Eastern Produce Council (EPC) Leadership Class received training on the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) during a seminar on April 25, prior to the general EPC membership meeting at Top Golf in Edison, NJ. “Twenty-two members of our class discussed food safety issues and worked in smaller groups on a very engaging exercise about low, medium and high risk situations,” said Susan McAleavey Sarlund, EPC Executive Director. “Food safety reaches into all aspects of our industry, so it’s an important topic to incorporate into any leadership development program.” …

How Food Safety Can Inform New Product Development

April 28, 2023 AIB International

A proactive approach to food safety is significantly more effective than a reactive one — it can prevent your company from facing the consequences of food safety lapses, including long-term damage to consumer trust, your brand reputation, and, ultimately, your bottom line. …

FDA Releases FDA Activities for the Safety of Imported Seafood

March 22, 2023 FDA

The FDA released Activities for the Safety of Imported Seafood (PDF).  The report shares the comprehensive approach the FDA is taking to ensure that imported seafood consumed in the U.S. meets food safety requirements and the standards of domestically produced seafood.    …

Steritech Develops New Strategic Relationship With Church’s Texas Chicken to Expand Food Safety Initiatives

March 22, 2023 Steritech

Steritech, an industry leader in food safety and operational excellence, announced a new strategic relationship with Church’s Texas Chicken. Steritech will provide additional food safety and operational excellence training and resources for all 872 restaurant locations. …

Former FDA Tech-Enabled Traceability Co-Lead Andrew Kennedy and Azzule Co-Founder Matt Regusci Partner with iFoodDS to Launch Strategic Consulting Firm for FSMA 204 Compliance

February 28, 2023 iFoodDS

 iFoodDS, the leading platform provider of connected traceability, quality, and food safety solutions for the fresh food supply chain, today announced the launch of a consulting arm, New Era Partners, to advise firms on achieving operational compliance with the FSMA 204 mandate. …