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Proper Hand Hygiene Includes Drying

Written by Global Food Safety Resource on 9/17/20

By Frederic Perreault The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the way we view hand hygiene, both within the food industry and beyond. As the virus spread across the globe earlier this year, we saw a significant rise in discussions about the importance of hand washing in stopping the spread of germs. While […]

The Key to Staying on Track during Covid-19

Written by Global Food Safety Resource on 7/06/20

By Gordon Hayburn While it may often feel as though the global pandemic took the food industry completely unprepared, it shouldn’t have. Many of the manufacturing sites that supply the major retail chains are certified to one of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), which require companies to prepare for some of what has gone […]

The Importance of GMP Audits Right Now

Written by Global Food Safety Resource on 7/06/20

By Donald R. Brewer III Throughout the past few months of the COVID-19 pandemic, food manufacturers have been pulling double duty to ensure a safe food supply chain, while also prioritizing the health and safety of their food manufacturing teams. For some, this has meant significant changes to their operations to increase distancing between employees […]

Vertical Farming – the future of growing safe food?

Written by Global Food Safety Resource on 3/06/20

By Lois Harris While there are no industry-wide food safety standards for vertical farming, there are strict protocols that most companies put in place, according to a U.S. expert. “Vertical farms are, in fact, generally and significantly safer than conventional agriculture,” says Joel Cuello, Ph.D., Vice Chair, Association for Vertical Farming. Cuello is also a […]

Air Management Critical for Safe Food Production

Written by Global Food Safety Resource on 11/09/17

By Jaan Koel Air as an ingredient in food? Some would say “absolutely it is!” In fact, one stream of thought promotes the idea that air, like every raw material, additive, spice, and even food packaging, should be considered an ingredient in its own right, and subject to just as much care and concern as […]

Tips for Supporting Disinfection and Sanitization Compliance

Written by Global Food Safety Resource on 4/13/17

By Oriana Leishman The recent implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) in the United States has emphasized the need for validation and on-going verification of pre-requisite programs (such as sanitization programs) as a component of food safety plans. As both chemical detection and internet-connected technologies continue to advance, automation of sanitization compliance has […]