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GFSI, UNIDO solidify strategic partnership to build food safety capability building projects

The partnership sets out to develop large-scale food safety capability building projects in a number of key regions in the global food supply network.
June 15, 2016
The CGF Global Summit in South Africa, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), New York, and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to signal their commitment to a large-scale partnership for food safety.
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Cushman & Wakefield’s industrial research team launches update on U.S. food manufacturing

In the period of 2011-2015, 1,691 food processing projects were announced, of which 1,033 were expansions and 658 were new projects.
June 13, 2016
The first installment of “Good Eats & More Treats: Food Manufacturing and the Changing American Table” takes a critical look at several significant components of this vital industry, which is a significant employer and a major user of industrial space.
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Global collaboration doubles sustainable catch in 5 years

The location of MSC-certified fisheries, processors and products reflects the global nature of the seafood industry.
June 9, 2016
A new report published by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), London, shows how effective management and improvements made by MSC-certified fisheries are delivering measurable, positive impacts in oceans, from reducing bycatch to advancing scientific understanding of marine environments.
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New global standard measures food loss, waste

This is said to be first-ever set of global definitions and reporting requirements for companies to measure, report on and manage food loss and waste.
June 7, 2016
A partnership of leading international organizations, launched the Food Loss and Waste Accounting and Reporting Standard (FLW Standard), what is said to be the first-ever set of global definitions and reporting requirements for companies, countries and others to consistently and credibly measure, report on and manage food loss and waste.
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Why transparency is Kellogg’s must-have ingredient

It's Kellogg’s compassion, care and initiative to make sustainability a vital part of the business that garnered it Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ 2016 Sustainable Processor of the Year award.
Marina Mayer
Marina Mayer
May 16, 2016

Kellogg Co. believes in transparency. It also believes in sustainability. That’s why it was named Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ 2016 Sustainable Processor of the Year.
 


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Dr Donna Garren

How to ensure an adequate food safety plan

Dr. Donna Garren from American Frozen Food Institute provides a step-by-step guideline on how to be prepared for when the government shows up.
Dr. Donna Garren
Dr. Donna Garren
May 10, 2016

Dr. Donna Garren from American Frozen Food Institute provides a step-by-step guideline on how to be prepared for when the government shows up.
 


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New technology proves to extend shelf life of fruit, vegetables

Ultimately, it will make the whole production, distribution and sale process of fruits and vegetables more efficient.
May 6, 2016
Raw fruit and vegetables experienced an increased shelf life by up to one day in a study that involved produce being sprayed with an electrically-charged solution that kills bacteria responsible for spoilage.
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ISO 22000 food safety management system to undergo complete modification

The revised standard will incorporate recognized key elements to ensure food safety at every step of the food chain, right up to the point of consumption.
April 27, 2016
After a decade of good service, ISO 22000, the International Standard for food management systems, is undergoing a complete modification to bring it up to date with today’s new food safety requirements.
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Target coLab

Target tests food transparency ideas

Target Corp. is working on two concepts that involve food labeling and providing real-time nutritional information.
April 26, 2016
Food + Future coLab, a collaboration between Minneapolis-based Target Corp. and MIT’s Media Lab and global design firm IDEO, Cambridge, Mass., is where a hand-picked team of entrepreneurs gather daily to talk food—specifically, how to create a future of complete transparency in what we eat as well as abundant access to good food.
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GMA Battelle EMAlert

GMA, Battelle launch tool to fight food fraud

EMAlert is a secure and intuitive web-based software tool that allows food manufacturers to analyze and understand their company-specific economically motivated adulteration vulnerabilities.
April 21, 2016
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), Washington, D.C., partnered with Battelle Memorial Institute, a non-profit research and development organization based in Columbus, Ohio, to develop EMAlert, a secure and intuitive web-based software tool.
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