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Seminole Tribe rolls out new ‘Seminole Pride’ beef brand

August 1, 2014 8:20 am2 comments
Seminole Tribe rolls out new ‘Seminole Pride’ beef brand

Members of the Seminole Tribe – the first Floridians – are embracing their state’s agriculture as part of a product and marketing strategy to further expand a successful cattle operation, ranked as one of the nation’s largest.   The Seminoles recently invited a select group of cattle industry experts and […]

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Divergent Views on Proposed California Olive Oil Standards

July 25, 2014 9:02 am0 comments
Divergent Views on Proposed California Olive Oil Standards

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) must analyze comments on proposed olive oil grading and labeling standards,  and make an official decision on recommendations proposed by the new Olive Oil Commission of California (OOCC).   The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is facing a big workload. At […]

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A US-owned factory at the rotten center of China’s latest food scandal

8:35 am1 comment
A US-owned factory at the rotten center of China’s latest food scandal

Chinese health authorities have suspended operations at Shanghai Husi Food, owned by the Illinois-based OSI Group, for reprocessing old and discarded meat to extend its use-by date. Husi was supplying meat to KFC, Pizza Hut and McDonald’s restaurants in China. Staff were captured on camera reprocessing expired and discarded meat—in one case […]

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Dairy processors enhance traceability commitments

July 3, 2014 8:51 am1 comment
Dairy processors enhance traceability commitments

Seventeen U.S. dairy processors, accounting for more than two-thirds (68%) of U.S. milk production, have committed to voluntary best practices for enhanced dairy traceability established by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy®.   “We want the United States to be the global leader in dairy traceability,” said Dermot Carey, senior […]

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Oceana: Traceability Is Key to Fighting Seafood Fraud

June 13, 2014 8:56 am0 comments
Oceana: Traceability Is Key to Fighting Seafood Fraud

Traceability is an important issue for all food, but seafood is of particular concern, as the record keeping and tracking systems in the seafood supply chain have historically lagged behind other food industries like produce and beef.   Seafood is one of the most popular food choices for Americans, with […]

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Traceability and sales teams

June 6, 2014 8:36 am0 comments
Traceability and sales teams

I this article you will watch the relationship between your food safety team and your company salespeople.   Of all of the changes we have been through, this relationship has changed dramatically, and I hope you are all aware of this. If not, this article will help you in fostering […]

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Traceability Key at Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Sustainable Foods Institute

May 23, 2014 8:27 am1 comment
Traceability Key at Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Sustainable Foods Institute

Sustainability and traceability, along with the effects of climate change and other environmental issues, were some of the leading topics being discussed at the Sustainable Foods Institute at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Cooking for Solutions conference.   Sustainability and traceability, along with the effects of climate change and other environmental […]

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FDA approves Natural Light Labeling System

May 16, 2014 8:58 am0 comments
FDA approves Natural Light Labeling System

FDA Approval Could Mean the Beginning of the End of Sticky Labels on Produce   Laser Application Technologies’ receipt of FDA approval to use its patented labeling system on citrus is seen as the commencement of a revolutionary change in how the world labels produce. The Natural Light Labeling System™ […]

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Institute of Food Technologists Announces New Sponsor of Global Food Traceability Center

April 25, 2014 9:05 am0 comments
Institute of Food Technologists Announces New Sponsor of Global Food Traceability Center

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is pleased to announce that Trace One Inc. has signed on as one of the sponsors of IFT’s Global Food Traceability Center.   The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is pleased to announce that Trace One Inc. has signed on as one of the […]

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Craftsmanship & specialisation: keys to success in the tomato business

April 18, 2014 8:40 am0 comments
Craftsmanship & specialisation: keys to success in the tomato business

“If production volumes happen to fall, we make use of an alternate brand called Greenhouse Fresh that allows us to purchase from Mexico and other Canadian or U.S. operators” … “This allows for better product traceability and transparency, which are very important for us.”   Houweling’s Tomatoes is a family […]

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