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Fight for Food Safety

A single QA failure could cost you millions

There are an average of more than 600 recalls of food and beverage products each year.

Shawn K. Stevens

May 22, 2025

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In food safety, there is no such thing as small mistakes – just expensive ones.

A new approach to seal inspection set to cut costs and food waste

Adjusting X-ray energy to a suitably low level allows detection of very thin layers of seal contamination.

Dr. Richard Parmee

May 5, 2025

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Latest generation of X-ray inspection technology offers a new vision of the future for the food processing industry.

Conagra Brands improves chicken product consistency

Conagra Brands corrects product quality inconsistencies coming off the production lines.

Industry News

February 17, 2025

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Manufacturing challenges lead Conagra Brands to improve its chicken production process.

Commentary: PMMI

Seafood packaging evolves to meet processor and consumer needs

Brand owners focus on productivity, safety and sustainability.

Jorge Izquierdo PMMI

February 7, 2025

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Processors shift tactics to maximize productivity, product safety, and sustainability.

A temperature fluctuation of just a few degrees in the wrong direction can be catastrophic to the flavors and quality of food

Commentary: AMSA

Freezing does not negatively affect the eating experience for consumers

Consumer panelists rate frozen samples as more tender than the fresh samples but found no other differences for juiciness or flavor.

Industry News

December 23, 2024

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While some meat quality factors were impacted by freezing, overall eating quality and perception of quality were not negatively affected.

We R Food Safety! adds consultant for food safety, quality and regulatory issues

New hire brings extensive experience with small, mid-size and large establishments to the role.

Industry News

September 18, 2024

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Artemese Dolliole brings extensive experience with small, mid-size and large establishments to the role.

Hatchery-Breeder Clinic unveils strategies to optimize quality assurance, ergonomics

Covered topics include implementing quality assurance programs, managing diseases, improving ergonomics with robotics and more.

Industry News

July 24, 2024

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Clinic offers strategies and expertise to enhance hatchery practices, optimize worker safety and foster stronger communication between breeders and hatcheries.

Closeup shooting hand of worker with clipboard checking goods in freezing room or warehouse

AMSA Commentary

Cold chain management during transportation can impact beef quality

Research suggests the impact of transportation temperature is variable across subprimals

Christina Bakker Lydia O'Sullivan Keith R. Underwood Amanda D. Blair Heather Rode-Atkins Kyle Grubbs

January 22, 2024

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One area of cold storage that is relatively unstudied is during the transport of products from source plants to distribution centers.

Tech Topics: Batters & Breadings

Applications getting better with batter and breadings

Tips for addressing some of the common challenges associated with breadings and batters.

January 17, 2024

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Cargill’s product portfolio includes a line of starches developed with different adhesive and coating functionalities.

Custom Stainless Enclosures receives ISO 9001 certification

Certification validates Custom Stainless Enclosures' dedication to continuous improvement, customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Industry News

January 2, 2024

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Company plans to utilize this certification to further enhance its quality assurance procedures, improve customer satisfaction levels and expand market reach.