Many snack producers and bakery companies outsource their logistics and distribution needs, which is where third-party logistics (3PL) comes in to play.
As 2017 is underway and Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) implementation is in progress, food manufacturing facilities have an opportunity to review and revise their good manufacturing process (GMP) programs.
Handling FDA and state regulatory inspections has never been easy, but at least companies knew what records they had to share and how to deliver a uniform company message by using designated plant spokespeople.
As the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to implement expanded food safety regulation tied to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Parker Products is offering full support for compliance with its kill-step validated ingredients.
Held for the first time in the Chicago area, the 18th Annual Food Safety Summit attracted nearly 1,700 food-safety professionals and more than 200 exhibitors.
Snack foods are one of the most-innovative food categories, with countless new stock-keeping units (SKUs) introduced each year. As food manufacturers face stricter controls related to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), questions loom as to whether their innovation will be diminished.
The recent Sanitary Design Workshop explored core principles to help snack producers and bakeries position their businesses to meet and exceed regulatory standards.
Many snack and bakery companies continue to work toward compliance with directives outlined in the Food Safety Modernization Act, from minor procedural tweaks to major shifts in the standard operating procedures.
In September, FDA issued the final rule for preventive controls for human food as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). As expected, validation that the baking process provides a kill step for pathogens was part of the rule.