Articles Tagged with ''food safety''

JBT’s Food Processing Systems group continues to lead the world in developing and optimizing thermal processing for in-container sterilization

The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) has joined the USDA and EPA’s U.S. Food Waste Challenge whose goal is to achieve a fundamental shift in how consumers think about and manage food and food waste in this country.

Many stakeholders across the food industry appear to be confused about implementation deadlines surrounding the Food Safety Modernization Act.

Welcome to the first edition of the Food Packaging Safety Forum. We at Food & Beverage Packaging are excited to explore the subject of packaging safety and suitability and offer expert insight into these topics with these monthly columns.

As plastics have become more and more common in packaging, concerns have arisen about their ability to compromise the quality and safety of products. Therefore, there has been a marked increase in demand for packaging materials that give even greater protection to their contents, particularly in the food and beverage sector.

Food inspection technology helps manufacturers provide consistent quality, prevent food safety issues and improve the bottom line.

The CDC has estimated that 80% of infectious diseases are transmitted by dirty hands.

VersaLock's corner tab indicates tampering while its tight perimeter seal keeps food fresh, resists leaks and eliminates the need for shrink bands.

Innovative packages are the key in the fight against food loss and wastage. More effective barrier layers, germicidal films and freshness indicators are intended to help products to keep for longer and stop consumers’ throwaway mentality. However, despite all these improvements, companies have to keep a constant eye on process efficiency and on costs.

Can makers and their suppliers have been focusing on and prioritizing sustainability long before sustainability was a buzz word or a business strategy.