The company uses the highest-quality production equipment and maintains vigilance in seeing that each jar of salsa meets the demanding standards of every other jar. 

 Equipment must also be reliable, robust and easy to clean. 

 It can reverse directions as well, making the CIP/SIP process a piece of cake.  

 The company generates between 60,000 and 80,000 gallons of wastewater a day, primarily from the raisin washing process.  

 Many consumers are attached to a vodka brand based on marketing and advertising instead of the actual product. 

 Processors beef up food safety measures and invest in automation to remain competitive. 

Processors see GFSI accreditation as a stepping stone to FSMA compliance. 

 GRAS ingredients are exempt from FDA’s food additives rules. 

Producers should set up an action plan, and be sure to verify all ingredients and food products before use. 

More than 1,600 exhibitors and 26,000 attendees will be present.