Microbiology testing practices by food producers around the world do vary extensively.

Foran Spice is a flavoring partner that brings new ideas to the table—literally.

Blount Fine Foods, a manufacturer of hand-crafted artisan soups and gourmet dips, sauces, salads and spreads, announced the appointment of Todd W. Brown as vice president, food safety & quality.

For the first time in 70 years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released two major requirements for improving food safety.

When creating a healthful food, beverage or formula, consistency is important. When it comes to the addition of vitamins, minerals and nutraceutical compounds, it becomes critical—if the amount of a specific nutrient is off by even a single percentage point, disaster could result.

On January 4, 2011, President Barack Obama signed into law historic food safety legislation--the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), a law with two major themes: prevention and accountability.

Silliker, an international network of food-safety testing and consulting laboratories, opened its 71,000-sq-ft “Silliker Solution Center” in Crete, Ill., south of Chicago.

Didion Milling earned a superior rating on an American Institute of Baking (AIB) facility audit this August. Officials say the superior rating, AIB’s highest score, ranks Didion among the top 25% of food processors, when it comes to food safety.

A new study finds most Canadians would prefer to buy local products when they shop for groceries. What is more, a BMO Capital Markets survey finds those consumers are willing to pay a premium to purchase local foods. It found Canadian consumers are willing to pay 16% more for domestic fruits and vegetables, and 19% more for Canadian meat products.

Ecolab Inc. named Thomas W. Handley as president and chief operating officer.