ensuring food safety

More Food Safety Education is Needed for American Consumers

October 25, 2010 in Food & Beverage Industry Information

Food safety is everyone’s responsibility. And according to a recent telephone survey by the not-for-profit health and safety group NSF International, many American consumers could benefit from some additional education on the subject. Here are a few key findings from the survey, which was conducted with a nationally representative sample of 1,000 respondents: In general, […]

 

Factors to Consider When Automating Food Traceability Systems

May 25, 2010 in Food & Beverage Industry Information

Today’s food supply chains are undeniably complex.  And in recent years, factors such as manufacturing efficiency improvements, increased product diversity and sheer volume have contributed to an increased risk for large scale food safety incidents, which can reach across countries and even continental boundaries. I recently read a fantastic whitepaper entitled “Ensuring Food Safety and […]