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Food science researchers develop plastic liners that reduce microbial cross-contamination in produce

The first part of the research involves developing plastic liners for bins or totes that would have antimicrobial activity and could be recharged periodically with a bleach solution.
January 8, 2019
The research team at University of California, Davis, Davis, Calif., is taking a multidisciplinary approach to reduce microbial cross-contamination when produce contacts plastic totes and bins or plastic liners in bins.
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PMMI Tom Eagan

Finding the right HPP solution

High-pressure processing can streamline efficiency on the production line, providing energy- and utility-savings that help companies meet their sustainability goals.
Tom Egan
January 4, 2019
Before diving into an HPP installation, it is important for food and beverage processors to understand that these are not one-size-fits-all solutions.
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Marina Mayer

Top 10 most read articles from 2018

January 3, 2019

2018 was filled with many newsworthy buzzwords. Blockchain technology, artificial intelligence and automated solutions filled the headlines, while consumers voted with their dollars, opting for better-for-you products that donned bold flavor profiles and came packaged in 100% recyclable cartons.


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Refrigerated Foods Association, Partnership for Food Safety Education collaborate to educate consumers on food safety

Partners of the PFSE are thought leaders, collaborators, amplifiers and sustaining supporters of raising awareness of safe food handling practices.
December 13, 2018
Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA), Marietta, Ga., announced plans to join forces with the Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE), Arlington, Va., to help educate consumers on the steps they can take while handling food to reduce the risk of a foodborne illness.
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Wendy's announces major advancement in beef sourcing

Wendy's is dubbed as the first restaurant chain to partner with the Progressive Beef program.
December 12, 2018
The Wendy's Co., Dublin, Ohio, announced what is said to be an industry-leading step that will allow the company to better understand and communicate how cattle for Wendy's fresh beef hamburgers are raised, facilitating advancements in animal care, antibiotics and sustainability.
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Sandy Rosenfeld

FSMA implementation & compliance

Food safety remains at the heart of FSMA with documentation being required for compliance.
Sandy Rosenfeld
December 11, 2018

Fleet Advantage discusses how motor carriers can help food and beverage processors implement and comply with updated FSMA laws.


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Study: Food system organizations must strengthen operations to safeguard against potential threats

Businesses and organizations involved in growing, distributing and supplying food must be able to withstand and rebound from acute disruptions such as civil unrest and cyber attacks, as well as those with more gradual impact, such as drought, rising sea level or funding cuts.
December 7, 2018
A new study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Md., highlights characteristics of organizations involved in the food system that may lead them to be more prepared to respond to such disasters, and outlines opportunities for local, state and federal organizations to improve resilience across the urban food system.
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