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FSMA

Why Documentation is Vital to FSMA Compliance

With FDA inspections underway, you’ll want to be sure your plant is following rules and regulations.

May 31, 2018

Nearly as important as doing the right things is documenting the who, what, when and where of your food safety processes.

Packaging

Larger shatterproof jars perfect for eCommerce

Van der Kroon Food Products B.V. has launched pickled vegetables in 500 ml Thermic Ultra jars.

Crystal Lindell

May 29, 2018

Leading Dutch pickled vegetable processor Van der Kroon Food Products B.V. has become the first company to market with the recently-launched 500 ml multilayer Thermic Ultra jar from RPC Kutenholz.

Blockchain

How the founder of Ifoods is using blockchain for food safety

Founder Kallon talks about how children with beards led to his passion for food safety.

Crystal Lindell

May 29, 2018

Kallon, the founder of Ifood, talks about how children growing beards because of food safety issues led to his work in block chain.

Golden International Corp. issues warning for stolen tilapia possibly contaminated with Salmonella

405 cartons of tilapia stolen from the Golden International Corporations container yard in Renton, Wash.

Crystal Lindell

May 29, 2018

The Golden International Corporation of Renton, WA is issuing a public safety notice for 405 cartons of stolen frozen tilapia, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella after it was stolen and possibly sold.

Recall

H-E-B recalls olives potentially contaminated with glass

H-E-B Ode to Olives Sliced Salad Olives recalled from all HEB stores

Crystal Lindell

May 29, 2018

There have been no injuries reported due to this incident, and all products related to this recall were sold at the company’s Texas stores.

Sweets and Snacks Expo

NCA names top candy and snack products of the year

The National Confectioners Association names the winners of the 2018 Most Innovative New Product Awards.

May 29, 2018

The winners, chosen from more than 300 entries, were announced at an awards ceremony at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, held May 22-24 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Cargill Nature Conservancy water management

Cargill, Nestlé Purina, Nature Conservancy join forces to improve water sustainability in the beef supply chain

This project is expected to reduce the environmental impact of row crop irrigation in Nebraska and provide a scalable irrigation solution for U.S. farmers.

May 24, 2018

Cargill, Minneapolis, teamed up with The Nature Conservancy, Arlington County, Va., and Nestlé Purina PetCare Co., St. Louis, Mo., to launch a 3-year water project to improve the sustainability of the beef supply chain.

Romaine Lettuce

FDA: It’s safe to eat romaine again

Agency says all the lettuce involved in the outbreak is probably no longer on store shelves or in restaurants.

Crystal Lindell

May 20, 2018

It is unlikely that any romaine lettuce from the Yuma growing region is still available in stores or restaurants due to its 21-day shelf life.

Industry News

Campbell Soup Company looks to new CEO to improve business

Campbell Soup has struggled through a three-year sales slump and is looking to new leadership to turn the business around.

Wayne Labs

May 18, 2018

Campbell Soup Company has announced the retirement of Denise M. Morrison, president, CEO and director.

Food Safety

More than 300,000 pounds of hot dogs and sausage recalled due to possible misbranding

Product may contain undeclared soy

Casey Laughman

May 17, 2018

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Kent Quality Foods, Inc. has recalled more than 308,000 pounds of beef, pork and turkey ready-to-eat hot dog and sausage products due to misbranding.