A new rule describes the means by which third-parties will be able to conduct food safety audits and issue certifications of foreign facilities.
August 22, 2013
The first of these two newly proposed rules, Foreign Supplier Verification Programs for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals, will describe the means by which third-parties will be able to conduct food safety audits and issue certifications of foreign facilities and the foods for humans and animals they produce.
Product tracing has emerged as a critical tool for increasing the transparency of the attributes and origin of food products -- from farm to processing to retail and foodservice.
July 18, 2013
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) board of directors has approved the launch of a new food traceability center designed to protect and improve the global food supply.
A new report defines and segments the global food safety testing market with analysis and forecasting of global revenue and volume for food safety testing.
July 3, 2013
The global food safety testing market is projected to grow from $9,262.3 million in 2012 to $14,030.2 million at a CAGR of 7.2% by 2018.
The global food industry will conduct 966.5 million microbiology tests in 2013 to ensure the safety of food products and detect dangerous pathogens in food.
June 26, 2013
Microbiology testing practices by food producers around the world do vary extensively.
Blount Fine Foods named Todd W. Brown as vice president, food safety & quality
February 13, 2013
Blount Fine Foods, a manufacturer of hand-crafted artisan soups and gourmet dips, sauces, salads and spreads, announced the appointment of Todd W. Brown as vice president, food safety & quality.