Category: Food Safety
IFT analyzes low-cost traceability solutions
The Institute of Food Technologists has created a report based on the 90 submissions to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) 2021 Low- or No-Cost Tech-Enabled Traceability Challenge.
Ionized gas used for food safety
Start-up company NanoGuard Technologies is in the early phases of designing a technology that uses air and electricity to kill molds and pathogens on fruits, vegetables and other food, with a goal of replacing chemical sanitizers throughout the food chain.
Pest, disease damage expected, harvest impacts uncertain
The seemingly unending flow of water saturating their fields is burdening California growers with pests and diseases.
California cantaloupe growers report delayed planting
California cantaloupe growers are reporting that wet fields and rainy weather definitely delayed planting in the southern growing districts.
IFPA mourns past PMA chair Peter Goulet
IFPA Peter Goulet International Fresh Produce Association
USDA to reimburse specialty crop food safety costs
USDA Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops
FDA issues reminder on harvest, postharvest water rule enforcement
Food and Drug Administration FDA FSMA