What is the Food Safety Modernization Act?
On January 4, 2011, President Barack Obama signed the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) into law. The act was in direct response to an outbreak of foodborne illness that struck the US between 2000 and 2010 that was caused by numerous safety hazards all along the food industry’s supply chain. As a result, the FSMA […]
Can Food Smell a Bit Like its Packaging?
If you’ve ever opened a food or beverage and noticed that it tasted a little like its packaging, you are certainly not alone. Oddly enough, this strange taste isn’t due to the packaging itself leaching into the food. In fact, it’s quite the opposite – the flavor and aroma of the food is being absorbed […]
How to Properly Plan for the FSMA if You’re a Food Company
FSMA compliance is vitally important to the success of any food company. There’s a good chance that you have already put steps into place to ensure such compliance, as well. Nonetheless, understanding how the FSMA could affect you – and ensuring that you are ready for inspections and audits – is one of the best […]
How Frozen Foods are Trimming Down on the Packaging
“Packaging-free” stores are certainly nothing new; in fact, many farmers’ markets across the country have operated this way for decades. Though these types of stores typically only offer packaging-free options for dry goods, some have even begun offering up frozen foods for consumers to package themselves. Here’s what you should know about packaging-free foods. Introduction […]