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The Senator Versus the Pesticide Industry

Over 1 billion pounds of pesticides are used in the United States each and every year, while approximately 5.6 billion pounds are used worldwide.

March 27, 2023

Scott C. Tips

Over 1 billion pounds of pesticides are used in the United States each and every year, while approximately 5.6 billion pounds are used worldwide.

Kerry Releases Plant-Based Food Safety Webinar

May 19, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Beloit, WI—Kerry has released and posted a webinar that delves into the changes seen across the food and beverage landscape as plant proteins gain popularity, and the safety challenges associated with those proteins. Food protection and preservation is intended to protect the freshness, taste, and safety of foods and beverages,...

Kerry Research Reveals Consumer Attitudes Towards Food Safety

April 1, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Beloit, WI—Kerry has released findings from its latest research on North American consumer attitudes, behaviors, and purchasing choices with regards to food safety, sustainability, and preventing food waste. A press release explains that while consumer purchasing is still centered on nutritional needs, the research shows that consumers are shopping more...

Organic Pasteurization System

August 12, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Agri-Neo has introduced an organic, non-thermal Neo-Pure food safety system that pasteurizes nuts, seeds and grains and increases throughput, efficiency and cost-savings for food processors. The Neo-Pure pasteurization process achieves a 5-log pathogen reduction, and eliminates pathogens such as Salmonella, E. coli and Listeria. 435 Horner Ave., Unit 1, Toronto,...

Matrix Sciences and TraceGains Form Strategic Alliance

July 23, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Chicago, IL-- Matrix Sciences and TraceGains have partnered to offer integrated solutions that combine TraceGains' cloud-based compliance, quality, and new product development software with Matrix Sciences' food safety advisory services, laboratory testing, and data analytics. According to a press release, the combined strengths of Matrix Sciences and TraceGains will give joint...

FDA Introduces Tech-Based "New Era of Smarter Food Safety"

May 1, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Silver Spring, MD—The FDA is taking steps to “usher the U.S. into a new era of smarter food safety,” according to a statement from acting commissioner Ned Sharpless, M.D., and deputy commissioner Frank Yiannas. The statement opens by acknowledging that technology has altered the way we eat: We’ve moved away...

Kemin Industries Adds Clean-Label Preservative to Product Line

January 28, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Herentals, Belgium—Kemin Industries recently added BactoCEASE® NV OR Liquid, an organic buffered vinegar solution, to its food safety product line, according to a press release. Kemin, a provider of shelf-life extension and food safety solutions for the food and beverage industries, says the BactoCEASE line of products will help...

FDA Sued to Protect Food Safety

June 23, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C. — Groups representing consumer, food and health safety challenged the FDA regarding a rule the groups say is unconstitutional and illegal in that manufacturers are allowed to add non-disclosed chemicals to processed foods they sell. Chemicals are often added to processed foods in an attempt to give them...

Safe Quality Food – Mitigation Strategies for Food Safety Fundamentals

April 27, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Coming soon to a food production, retail, storage, packaging and distribution center near you: Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Code 8.0 requires new steps in an effort to ensure food safety and new requirements for food safety certifications – all by January 2, 2018. With today’s consumer emphasis on farm to...

Produce Cleaner

December 28, 2016

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

eatCleaner Fruit + Vegetable Wash Powder from Grow Green Industries, Inc., is the newest addition to its line of all-natural and organic produce cleaners. According to the company, the powder works within 15 seconds to “kill 99.99% of Salmonela, E. coli, Listeria and Coliform Bacteria” and can extend the life...