Return of FSMA IQ Test:
Part III

By Food Safety Tech Staff

Two years ago, Food Safety Tech published a series FSMA IQ tests to quiz industry on FSMA knowledge. Now that we have a couple of years under our belt, how much to we know? Each part will be published weekly for the next four weeks. At this year’s Food Safety Consortium, the creators of the test–Bill Bremer, principal of food safety compliance at Kestrel Management, LLC and his team–will compare 2016 vs. 2018 during an interactive session.

Retail Food Safety Forum

The Internet of Things:
More Than Just Food Safety

By Stuart Gavurin, Mission Data

As companies dip their toes in IoT, aiming for industry-focused platforms, not piecemeal devices, could make the most impact.

$1.8 Billion Cash Deal:
US Foods to Acquire SGA’s Food
Group of Companies

By Food Safety Tech Staff

The agreement will expand the reach of US Foods across strategic markets in the Northwest.

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Next week:
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Preventive Controls for Human Food

Assure safe food production and compliance to the Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation by providing this important training to your food safety staff conducted by Lead Instructors with industry experience.

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The market for automating food safety tasks and reporting is still in an early stage but appears to be accelerating. The technology is here today and constantly being improved.

– Martin Flusberg, Powerhouse Dynamics

Sanitizing Food Manufacturing Equipment a Big Responsibility

By Kathy Avdis, Meyer Industrial

Keeping equipment clean is more than a matter of good hygiene—it’s good business.

Intertek to Acquire Alchemy

By Food Safety Tech Staff

The UK-based company is interested in leveraging Alchemy’s People Assurance solutions.

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8 Tips to Food Safety Program Development for Small and Entrepreneurial Businesses

By Melody Ge, Kestrel Management

Don’t be scared. Be familiar with the process and the FDA hazard types. Read on to get the rest of the tips.

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