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New Solutions to Safely Extend the Shelf Life of Foods

Written by Global Food Safety Resource on 3/31/21

By Lauren Solar In this era of globally available fresh foods, both producers and consumers appreciate things that can extend the shelf life of products. At the same time, consumers demand “clean” foods, without a lot of chemical-sounding additives, and “green” packaging. Meeting these objectives while maintaining food safety is a challenge. New technologies are […]

Reach new Customers by Certifying your Plant-based Products

Written by Global Food Safety Resource on 1/15/20

By Paula Parejo When asked what food safety trends are up and coming in 2020, plant-based products are on the rise. Consumers are increasingly interested in eating a plant-based diet, as is evident by a surge in sales of these types of products internationally. According to a report by Health Focus International in 2018, 17% […]

Drive out Recall Risk with Food Safety Ownership

Written by Global Food Safety Resource on 8/13/19

By Jeff Hall The North American produce industry has seen more than its share of recalls and outbreaks over the last few years. Bagged salads, spinach, melons, caramel apples and others have grabbed headlines, and this occasionally shines an unduly negative light on the industry. Produce sales continue to grow, however, and governments increasingly encourage […]

Remote Monitoring Provides Fast, Effective and Green Pest Control

Written by Global Food Safety Resource on 8/13/19

By Jeff Robbins We live in a world where everything is connected. We ask Google questions, place online orders with a few simple words, watch our porches through connected doorbells, and more. We can also use technology to facilitate our pest management programs. Remote, Real-Time Monitoring Today’s pest management companies function as consultants to businesses, […]

Waterless Process Decontaminates and Extends Shelf Life of Produce

Written by Global Food Safety Resource on 5/13/19

By Paul Moyer A few years ago, a Listeria outbreak linked to caramel apples triggered considerable concern in North America over the challenges of keeping produce safe for consumers. Although Moyers Apple Products wasn’t involved in the outbreak, we began developing a waterless process to clean fresh fruits and vegetables, and our efforts recently earned […]

Packaging Standards Activate Food Safety Successes

Written by Global Food Safety Resource on 6/13/17

By Jaan Koel Packaging has advanced by leaps and bounds over the last decade and we all benefit, especially when it comes to food safety. If you’ve ever suffered a food-borne illness, it was unlikely the result of a packaging failure. Although food illnesses are reported more frequently because of on-line and other immediate media […]