Food Safety topic | Refrigerated & Frozen Foods

How partial government shutdown impacts cold food industry

Marina Mayer

January 17, 2019

We are now in Week 4 of the partial government shutdown, with little to no resolution in sight.

Study: Fingerprint glove analysis reveals lack of glove safety regulation in food environments

The multi-stage proprietary testing ensures Eagle’s gloves are produced in clean factories with rigorous quality control procedures in place.

January 16, 2019

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Eagle Protect, South Lake Tahoe, Calif., launched a unique fingerprint process of glove analysis to further enhance glove safety in food environments.

Study: Food safety testing market worth $24.6B by 2023

The major factor driving the food safety testing market is the increase in global outbreaks of foodborne illnesses.

January 15, 2019

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The food safety testing market is projected to grow from $17 billion in 2018 to $24.6 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 7.7% during the forecast period, according to a new market research report from MarketsandMarkets.

The evolution of HPP

The evolution of HPP is one that includes enhanced packaging labels, improved consumer education and expanded reach.

Marina Mayer

January 14, 2019

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High-pressure processing (HPP) continues to grow and expand into new markets. Learn more about the future of this technology and how the industry can better educate the everyday consumer on HPP.

How is the partial government shutdown impacting your business?

January 8, 2019

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Refrigerated & Frozen Foods wants to know how the government shutdown is impacting your business.

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

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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.

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

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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.

Food safety tips for food, beverage manufacturers managing complex supply chains

As the food supply chain becomes more global and complex, food safety issues tend to be more far-reaching than those experienced decades ago.

Todd Southerland

December 18, 2018

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Here are some suggestions and best practices for food and beverage manufacturers managing complex supply chain challenges.

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

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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.