Among the top five violations during 2017 were lack of pest control and sanitation monitoring.

Announcements about new food and beverage plant construction projects, plant renovations and plant expansions.

Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions.

Raw materials and other ingredients under supply-chain-applied.

Topics include HACCP, sanitation SOP verification and hazard analysis.

Target is making a major push into the online marketplace — with an emphasis on groceries. The retailer has agreed to pay $550 million cash to acquire Shipt, Inc., a leading online same-day delivery platform that’s known for its grocery delivery service.

Already used in jams and cereal, fig has increasingly been making its way into other categories including yogurt, tea, energy drinks, and even chewing gum.

FDA’s Food Safety Plan Builder software tool helps processors build food safety plans

The number one trend this year is Mindful Choices.