Consumers may think audits equal safe food, but do they?

Processors must understand not only what materials are being moved through their plumbing systems, but how these lines are designed and laid out.

An emerging consensus on how best to minimize contamination risks in food plants is adding clarity to design objectives.

With the lack of rainfall in the heartlands causing grain futures to trend upward and water shortages on everybody’s mind, conserving and reusing water has been a major push for several food and beverage processors.

GFSI-based tools can help if they’re used correctly, but it comes down to how well a processor internally manages its food safety efforts.

HACCP plans must address unwanted pests as well as allergens and microbes.

Don’t wait until customers ask you to comply. Get started now to improve manufacturing performance and food quality.
 

Rey is corporate quality general manager at Danone.

Since 2004, FDA has relied increasingly on states to conduct inspections.