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Bio-Gene and STK Bio-Ag Sign Qcide Agreement

August 11, 2023

The company has signed a development and license agreement with STK Bio-Ag Technologies for Qcide technology.

Food safety and pest management

Working with a pest management provider can help keep infestations out of your food processing plant.

Kristen Kazarian

January 5, 2022

Working with a pest management provider can help keep the pests out of your food processing plant.

Top 10 vulnerable zones for pests in food distribution centers, warehouses

Patricia Hottel BCE

November 30, 2020

Here is a list of some of the 10 most common areas of pest activity by product type, structural design and practices, which you can use to prioritize areas for regular inspection as part of a pest prevention program.

Food Safety

How to avoid food safety and quality issues from employee error

Protect product integrity through training, security measures and prevention programs

Richard F. Stier

October 23, 2020

Avoid food safety and quality issues from employee error, protecting product integrity through training, security measures and prevention programs.

Pest Management

How to spot (and swat) flies in food processing

Understand the differences among flies to improve pest management

Jerry Health of Industrial Fumigant Company

Jerry Heath

June 11, 2020

With so many types of flies in existence, it is crucial for food processors to understand the differences among fly species so they can quickly and effectively solve any potential issues.

Pest control during the COVID-19 pandemic

April 21, 2020

With businesses closing and foot traffic dwindling, pests are looking for new sources of food, and food and beverage plants are a natural target.

Pest Control

A good pest control program can help protect the bottom line

Sharon Spielman

April 17, 2019

At food and beverage processing facilities, the presence of pests can threaten the health and safety of products, customers and employees. A pest problem also can affect a plant's reputation and its bottom line.

Food Packaging

Snack QR codes give glyphosate info

Testing for weedkiller added due to questions about possible health effects

Rose Shilling

October 15, 2018

ZEGO now offers QR codes on its fruit-and-seed bars and snack mixes with the results of tests checking for traces of the widely used weedkiller glyphosate, which is under scrutiny in court.

New Plant Products

Rentokil Steritech pest control system

April 12, 2018

Utilizing infrared sensors on rodent traps, the Rentokil Steritech PestConnect system monitors and logs in real time mouse activity in food processing facilities 24/7.