food safety
New top food official EPA veteran who served on HFP evaluation panel
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's new top food official served on a panel that evaluated the agency's Human Food Program last December. James... READ MORE »
Ex-FDA leader to advise tech startup on traceability rule
Former Food and Drug Administration official Frank Yiannas, who resigned from that agency earlier this year, has joined startup Internet of Things tec... READ MORE »
IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show keynote lineup features range of experts
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show keynote lineup for 2023 includes speakers with expertise ranging f... READ MORE »
Research uncovers tools to decrease acrylamides in deep-fried potatoes
New research has uncovered tools for stopping the formation of acrylamides when deep-frying potatoes to make crisps. The research, conducted by Nor... READ MORE »
FDA restructuring could include new look, name for Office of Regulatory Affairs
The Office of Regulatory Affairs could be revamped and renamed under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing reorganization of its Human Foo... READ MORE »
Ishida marks milestone with release of advanced multihead weigher
Ishida, a supplier of food weighing and packaging machines and equipment based in Kyoto, Japan, is marking a milestone with the release of a new produ... READ MORE »
Big data, nanotechnology among focuses of USDA-NIFA grants
The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) invested $15 million in two key programs awarded through its Agriculture and Food Researc... READ MORE »
Coronavirus: Things for farmers to consider
From the University of Minnesota Extension: Many farmers are wondering how to respond to the COVID-19 virus. The information in this article is int... READ MORE »
Purdue specialist says COVID-19 not foodborne, offers tips on staying safe
In the face of the current nationwide COVID-19 outbreak, many questions about the safety of fresh fruits and vegetables have arisen. According to Ama... READ MORE »
Steps farms can take to fight coronavirus (COVID-19)
The U.S. is confronting an outbreak of a novel coronavirus that causes serious respiratory disease and may be deadly for older people and those with w... READ MORE »