Though they are more educated about GMOs, consumers find reason to question their safe use in foods and beverages
December 19, 2016
As awareness grows more consumers recognize that GMOs have benefits in producing better and more resilient crops, but for many of those aware the benefits don’t outweigh their worry, making GMOs the fastest growing food additive concern, according to new NPD Group research.
Nowhere is the technological culinary revolution more evident than in methods such as sous-vide and High Pressure Processing (HPP)—sometimes referred to as High Pressure Pasteurization.
A new product development director’s perspective on fresh food formulation, shelf life and food safety
November 14, 2016
Prepared Foods talks with Dan Zakri, director of new product development at Sandridge Food Corp., a Medina, Ohio, processor of refrigerated entrees, sides, salads, soups and more for retail, in-store deli and foodservice channels.
In-store dining and take-out of prepared foods from grocers has grown nearly 30% since 2008
September 26, 2016
NPD Group, which has tracked food safety concerns in the US since 2001, indicates that in 2006, 66% agreed with the statement that foods sold in supermarkets are safe, and in 2016 (thru August) only 58% of adults agree with the statement.
Roka Bioscience, Inc., a molecular diagnostics company focused on providing advanced testing solutions for the detection of foodborne pathogens, will launch a new technology-based environmental auditing program during a co-presented webcast titled: Play FDA for a day: Criminalization of foodborne illness & what you can do to protect your company.
Major food recalls in 2015 reveal persistent problems with listeria and allergen contaminations
August 10, 2016
Microbiological problems and undeclared allergens caused the major food recalls in 2015, continuing a pattern that has now persisted for well over two years, according to the latest food recall report by SAGE Food Safety Consultants.
The Food Science Conference provided detailed insights to the latest advances within the Marshfield lab, as well as testing strategies presented by Cornell Institute for Food Systems.
May 23, 2016
The company continues to bring big science to their small town, giving customers and community access to the latest topics in food science and food safety.