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Whey to Go: Why Dairy-Based Protein Powders Are Emerging as the Safer Choice

As the popularity of protein powders continues to soar across the wellness, fitness, and functional food markets, so too does the scrutiny around the ingredients behind those impressive nutrition labels. A recent study has cast a spotlight on a growing concern—the presence of heavy metals and harmful chemicals in many plant-based protein powders. The findings […]

Another Food Recall? What Recall Increases Mean

Food recall increases. What do they mean?

It seems like food recall increases are telling us something. From the Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak to the withdrawal of Salmonella-contaminated pig-ear treats, recalls are showing up in newsfeeds at a steady clip.  While we hear about food recalls regularly, it’s essential to consider what the numbers mean. Let’s look at some of the […]

5 Innovative Food Safety Tools for a Smooth FSMA Finish

We’re seeing more innovative food safety tools, thanks to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). If we go back a bit, as FSMA rolled out, food industry folk got busy putting together their new food safety plans. That included meeting Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs) and Preventive Controls. At the same time, R&D teams got […]

3 Awesome Technologies That Will Change the Food Supply Chain (in a Good Way)

Technology measures coffee berry's size and weight and records in the blockchain ledger

Our extensive food supply chain stretches around the globe, making it tricky to regulate and monitor food products. But technology continues to evolve to help the food industry keep supply chains transparent and food products safe. Here are 3 innovative technologies that have the potential to change the food industry for the better. Food supply […]

Important Food Industry Trends to Watch in 2018

Food industry developments will influence food manufacturing in 2018.

When it comes to planning for a productive and profitable year, food industry trends can help shape decisions for doing things better.That includes looking at consumer preferences, food tech innovations and food safety management. Here are some important developments that will influence food manufacturing in 2018. Loving Millennials’ food habits We hear a lot about […]

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