Food safety

Energis Launches Revolutionary Solution to Eliminate Food-Borne Pathogens in Meat

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
Campylobacter, FDA, Organic, Meat, Lactic acid, Food safety, Environment, Water, STEC, Poultry, EPA, Salmonella, Quality, Poultry farming, Vaccine, Listeria, Electrophorus voltai

DENVER, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Energis Solutions™ announces the third-party validation and submittal to the FDA for approval of the Voltai™ technology for the meat protein industry. The solution is produced via an on-demand, onsite machine that can easily be adapted into most any existing manufacturing process. Voltai™ significantly reduces eminent food-borne pathogens that continue to challenge the meat industry. Darin Jensen, Vice President of Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory with Energis was excited about bringing the Voltai technology solution to the beef and poultry industry.

Key Points: 
  • The solution is produced via an on-demand, onsite machine that can easily be adapted into most any existing manufacturing process.
  • Voltai™ significantly reduces eminent food-borne pathogens that continue to challenge the meat industry.
  • Darin Jensen, Vice President of Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory with Energis was excited about bringing the Voltai technology solution to the beef and poultry industry.
  • The Voltai solution targets STEC, Salmonella, Campylobacter and Listeria amongst other pesty pathogens.

Brinker International Names New Supply Chain Leader

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
Organization, Georgia-Pacific, Chili, Food safety, Integrated business planning, Senior, RSCS, Growth, Brinker International, Management

DALLAS, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinker International, Inc. recently announced James Butler has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer. In his new role, Butler oversees all supply chain functions, including procurement, food safety and quality assurance, distribution and logistics, brand program management and supply chain systems for Brinker's corporate-owned restaurants.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinker International, Inc. recently announced James Butler has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer.
  • In his new role, Butler oversees all supply chain functions, including procurement, food safety and quality assurance, distribution and logistics, brand program management and supply chain systems for Brinker's corporate-owned restaurants.
  • "James is a visionary leader who builds collaborative, integrated teams and coaches future leaders to continually improve and drive results," said Kevin Hochman, President and CEO of Brinker International.
  • Prior to joining the Brinker family, Butler was Senior Vice President, KFC Supply Chain, at Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC (RSCS), where he led the supply chain management organization for several national restaurant brands.

Global Frozen Fruit Market 2022 to 2027: Featuring Greenyard, Euroberry, Cold Alex and Entyce Food Ingredients Among Others

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Rainforest Alliance, Microclimate, Season, Antioxidant, Supermarket, E-commerce, Urbanization, Iceland (supermarket), Target, Fruit, Food safety, Refrigeration, Food packaging, Nutrient, SEAL Team (season 1), Food, Rainforest, Forestry, Partnership, Growth, Ra, Infection, Fishery, COVID-19, Collection, Food delivery, Horticulture

Also, the consumption of frozen fruit is preferred because it is considered better than canned and dehydrated fruit.

Key Points: 
  • Also, the consumption of frozen fruit is preferred because it is considered better than canned and dehydrated fruit.
  • The European region is expected to hold a substantial share of the global frozen fruit market and facilitate the anticipated growth of the same.
  • Frozen tropical fruits and berries are expected to occupy a significant market share enabling the growth of the global frozen fruit market around the world.
  • Furthermore, with the majority of sectors already resuming operations, the frozen fruit market is expected to grow in demand.

Fertilizer Industry to Gain Momentum from Buoyant Demand for Nitrogen Fertilizer: Grand View Research, Inc.

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Well, Benchmarking, Soybean, Fertilizer, Fertility, UN, Farmer, Sorghum, SSP, Traction, Investment, ICL, Urbanization, Leaf, Fruit, Food safety, Nitrogen, TSP, Health, Food, MAP, Red Data Book of Ukraine, Intelligence, USD, NPK, Fertilisation, Food security, Agriculture, Growth, Manure, SAN, R, Phosphorus, Environment, Soil, DAP, EU

The Ukraine war, restrictive trade policies and rising energy prices have disrupted the fertilizer supply chain.

Key Points: 
  • The Ukraine war, restrictive trade policies and rising energy prices have disrupted the fertilizer supply chain.
  • Surging global demand for fertilizers and soaring production of field crops have spurred the market growth.
  • As per the data book published by Grand View Research, investments in innovation and soil fertility could act as a growth engine for the fertilizer industry.
  • Promoting environmental sustainability, efficient fertilizer use, resilience against future shocks and subsidies will further the market potential.

Fertilizer Industry to Gain Momentum from Buoyant Demand for Nitrogen Fertilizer: Grand View Research, Inc.

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Well, Benchmarking, Soybean, Fertilizer, Fertility, UN, Farmer, Sorghum, SSP, Traction, Investment, ICL, Urbanization, Leaf, Fruit, Food safety, Nitrogen, TSP, Health, Food, MAP, Red Data Book of Ukraine, Intelligence, USD, NPK, Fertilisation, Food security, Agriculture, Growth, Manure, SAN, R, Phosphorus, Environment, Soil, DAP, EU

The Ukraine war, restrictive trade policies and rising energy prices have disrupted the fertilizer supply chain.

Key Points: 
  • The Ukraine war, restrictive trade policies and rising energy prices have disrupted the fertilizer supply chain.
  • Surging global demand for fertilizers and soaring production of field crops have spurred the market growth.
  • As per the data book published by Grand View Research, investments in innovation and soil fertility could act as a growth engine for the fertilizer industry.
  • Promoting environmental sustainability, efficient fertilizer use, resilience against future shocks and subsidies will further the market potential.

DeltaTrak Awarded U.S. Patent for FlashTrak® Global Supply Chain Management System

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Monday, February 6, 2023
Electronic data interchange, Patent, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Traceability, Internet of things, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, COC, Metric, Food safety, CO2, API, Temperature, Government, Application, Movement, International, Transport, EDI, Environment, Food, Supply, Online shopping, Recycling

PLEASANTON, Calif., Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DeltaTrak, a leading innovator of cold chain and supply chain management solutions, was issued a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for the Method of Managing Information for the Supply Chain of a Perishable Commodity. This patent directly pertains to DeltaTrak's FlashTrak® Global Chain of Custody (CoC) information management system that was introduced in November 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Patented Chain of Custody Platform Provides Unmatched Visibility, Metrics and Traceability in the Transportation of Perishable Products
    PLEASANTON, Calif., Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DeltaTrak , a leading innovator of cold chain and supply chain management solutions, was issued a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for the Method of Managing Information for the Supply Chain of a Perishable Commodity.
  • This patent directly pertains to DeltaTrak's FlashTrak® Global Chain of Custody (CoC) information management system that was introduced in November 2022.
  • The journey of perishable goods from the growing environment to consumers is critical to prevent spoilage, reduce waste and ensure product safety.
  • Until the creation of FlashTrak CoC, no data combined commercial and quality data into one integrated platform to reveal patterns, inefficiencies, problems, or solutions in the perishable commodity supply chain.

DeltaTrak Awarded U.S. Patent for FlashTrak® Global Supply Chain Management System

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Monday, February 6, 2023
Electronic data interchange, Patent, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Traceability, Internet of things, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, COC, Metric, Food safety, CO2, API, Temperature, Government, Application, Movement, International, Transport, EDI, Environment, Food, Supply, Online shopping, Recycling

PLEASANTON, Calif., Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DeltaTrak, a leading innovator of cold chain and supply chain management solutions, was issued a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for the Method of Managing Information for the Supply Chain of a Perishable Commodity. This patent directly pertains to DeltaTrak's FlashTrak® Global Chain of Custody (CoC) information management system that was introduced in November 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Patented Chain of Custody Platform Provides Unmatched Visibility, Metrics and Traceability in the Transportation of Perishable Products
    PLEASANTON, Calif., Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DeltaTrak , a leading innovator of cold chain and supply chain management solutions, was issued a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for the Method of Managing Information for the Supply Chain of a Perishable Commodity.
  • This patent directly pertains to DeltaTrak's FlashTrak® Global Chain of Custody (CoC) information management system that was introduced in November 2022.
  • The journey of perishable goods from the growing environment to consumers is critical to prevent spoilage, reduce waste and ensure product safety.
  • Until the creation of FlashTrak CoC, no data combined commercial and quality data into one integrated platform to reveal patterns, inefficiencies, problems, or solutions in the perishable commodity supply chain.

bioMérieux Introduces GENE-UP® ENVIROPRO™

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
DNA, Society of Chemical Industry (America Section), Nut, Workflow, USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Food industry, PCR, Food safety, Seed, Salmonella, Cross, Public, FSIS, Poultry farming, Vaccine, Listeria

CHICAGO, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- bioMérieux, a world leader in in vitro diagnostics, announces the availability of GENE-UP® ENVIROPRO™, the only assay of its kind to simultaneously detect both Salmonella and Listeria from environmental swabbing, including PCR confirmation. The solution provides cost savings, laboratory waste reduction, and a streamlined workflow to empower rapid and effective quality decisions.

Key Points: 
  • The solution provides cost savings, laboratory waste reduction, and a streamlined workflow to empower rapid and effective quality decisions.
  • Only GENE-UP® ENVIROPRO™ detects both Salmonella and Listeria from environmental swabbing, including PCR confirmation.
  • Salmonella and Listeria workflows and assays available on the market consist of separate enrichments.
  • "The evolution of ENVIROPRO™ demonstrates our commitment to innovation through our xPRO program and our success in building game-changing assays," said Ben Pascal, Global Head xPRO Program, bioMérieux.

Northeastern Dairy Product Innovation Competition Launches with $365,000 in Awards

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
Milk, Farmer, Cornell University, Food safety, Entrepreneurship, Food processing, Defence Research and Development Laboratory, CREA, Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development, Partnership, Faculty, Statutory college, CALS, Dairy, Management, Upstate New York, Food

ITHACA, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new competition for producers of value-added dairy products is now open for applications. The Northeastern Dairy Product Innovation Competition supports food innovators in launching products made from dairy ingredients produced in the Northeast and gives dairy entrepreneurs, including those making products on organic and small farms, access to entrepreneurial and technical support.

Key Points: 
  • The Northeastern Dairy Product Innovation Competition supports food innovators in launching products made from dairy ingredients produced in the Northeast and gives dairy entrepreneurs, including those making products on organic and small farms, access to entrepreneurial and technical support.
  • The competition is produced by Cornell's Center for Regional Economic Advancement (CREA) in partnership with the Northeast Dairy Foods Research Center (NDFRC).
  • This competition, along with our specialized grants for dairy processors, creates more pathways for regional dairy processing that benefits farmers, consumers, and our regional economy."
  • To learn more about the Northeastern Dairy Product Innovation Competition, visit: www.dairyinnovation.org
    To learn more about the Cornell Center for Regional Economic Advancement, visit: https://crea.cornell.edu/

LRQA gets approval for WSEP audits in Asia and Indian Subcontinent with Woolworths

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
Restaurant, Farm, Woolworths Supermarkets, Food safety, Food, Risk, LRQA, Fishery, Supermarket, Certification, Medical device

BANGKOK, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LQRA is delighted to announce the extension of their approval for Woolworths Supplier Excellence audits – Food in Asia and Indian Subcontinent informed as part of their Woolworths Asia Food Quality Supplier Update.

Key Points: 
  • BANGKOK, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LQRA is delighted to announce the extension of their approval for Woolworths Supplier Excellence audits – Food in Asia and Indian Subcontinent informed as part of their Woolworths Asia Food Quality Supplier Update.
  • LRQA is now one of three approved Supplier Excellence Certification Bodies for Woolworths Supermarkets, for both existing and new suppliers, with a full global scope.
  • The LRQA team will be providing customised audit services for manufacturers supplying private label products to Woolworths, in accordance with their Woolworths Supplier Excellence program for food.
  • Kimberly Carey Coffin, LRQA, Global Technical Director – Supply Chain Assurance, commented: "We're delighted that the Woolworths Asia Team decided to add LRQA as the only 'new' approved audit service provider in the APAC region.