The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is postponing most foreign inspections through April due to the coronavirus outbreak and will rely on measures such as product sampling at borders to ensure safety of imported products.

Research by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) suggests that peanut allergies in children have increased by 21 percent since 2010. Food allergies are a growing public health concern, and one that the food processing industry must respond to.

The global sanitary food and beverage packaging market is likely to grow at a CAGR of nearly 6% during the forecast period 2017-2021, according to Future Market Insights (FMI). Increasing emphasis on maintaining food safety during the supply chain is promoting investments by manufacturers.

The meat, poultry and seafood industry is experiencing a global boom according to the "2017 Trends Shaping Meat, Poultry and Seafood Market Segment" report.

To help global food processors and manufacturers meet the documentation and active managerial control requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has launched the enhanced ProdX 2.0 data management software system. 

The global smart packaging market is expected to grow at 5.4% CAGR, hitting about US$52B by 2025. Market drivers include growing market for sustainable printed electronics, the Internet of Things and cloud computing, and rising food safety concerns.

Polymer Logistics announces that Paul Pederson has joined the North American leadership team as vice president of Protein & Dairy Supply Chain and Food Safety.

ProAmpac announces its facilities in Westfield, MA and Hanover Park, IL have been awarded Level 2 Food Safety Management Certifications by the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program.

Earlier this fall, several major brands voluntarily recalled products due to potential listeria concerns in cookie dough ingredients. 

At every level of the supply chain, food safety procedures are closely scrutinized. Food packaging is one of the most important factors, as it covers materials handling, shipping and storage.