Food safety

Refrigerator & Freezer Market Projected to Reach $269.16 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by 360iResearch

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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The essential household appliance refrigerator ensures that food and drinks are kept at low temperatures to decelerate spoilage.

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  • The essential household appliance refrigerator ensures that food and drinks are kept at low temperatures to decelerate spoilage.
  • This global shift toward innovative refrigeration solutions highlights a collective move toward sustainability, efficiency, and food safety in the refrigerator and freezer market.
  • We proudly unveil ThinkMi, a cutting-edge AI product designed to transform how businesses interact with the Refrigerator & Freezer Market.
  • "Dive into the Refrigerator & Freezer Market Landscape: Explore 186 Pages of Insights, 556 Tables, and 28 Figures"

Korea Ginseng Corporation Held a Dedicated International Seminar at the International Conference on the Science of Botanicals (ICSB) About Korean Red Ginseng in the United States

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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CERRITOS, Calif., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Korea Ginseng Corp. US (KGCUS) aka JungKwanJang held a dedicated international seminar session on "Korean Ginseng: Safety, Efficacy And Neuroprotective Insights'' at the International Conference on the Science of Botanicals (ICSB) hosted by the National Center for Natural Products Research (NCNPR). The conference is held annually at the Oxford Conference Center in Mississippi to bring together international leaders in the research, development, testing, regulation, and commercialization of botanical ingredients used for human health. From April 15th to 18th, approximately 400 attendees including government officials from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the National Institute of Health (NIH), university professors, researchers, and buyers partook in ICSB this year. 

Key Points: 
  • US (KGCUS) aka JungKwanJang held a dedicated international seminar session on "Korean Ginseng: Safety, Efficacy And Neuroprotective Insights'' at the International Conference on the Science of Botanicals (ICSB) hosted by the National Center for Natural Products Research (NCNPR).
  • Through the seminars, attendees were able to gain insight into the safety and the significant benefits of Korean red ginseng.
  • The "Korean Ginseng: Safety, Efficacy And Neuroprotective Insights" seminar consisted of presentations of scientifically proven research on the various efficacies of Korean red ginseng, where researchers from Korea, the United States, and Taiwan presented their results.
  • The company, Korean Ginseng Corporation, has conducted animal toxicity testing and numerous clinical trials with their red ginseng extract.

GOLDEN STATE FOODS PROMOTES MARIANA MANOLE TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL FSQR AND APPOINTMENTS STEVE ROSS AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS, LIQUID PRODUCTS OF NORTH AMERICA

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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A GSF associate since 2016, she has expertly guided FSQR for all GSF global manufacturing facilities and its growing team of FSQR professionals as group vice president, global FSQR over the past three years.

Key Points: 
  • A GSF associate since 2016, she has expertly guided FSQR for all GSF global manufacturing facilities and its growing team of FSQR professionals as group vice president, global FSQR over the past three years.
  • In her prior GSF roles as group vice president, FSQR – global liquid products and as senior director, quality systems, Manole led LPNA's comprehensive, rapid transformation of all FSQR systems to best-in-class industry status.
  • In his new Conyers, Georgia-based role, Ross will provide leadership and direction to all liquid products operation activities.
  • "We are incredibly excited to welcome Steve and his family to Liquid Products North America and Golden State Foods," said Justin Vannoy, GSF corporate senior vice president and president, LPNA.

The Future of the Restaurant Industry Shines as Delaware and California Take Top Prizes at the 2024 National ProStart Invitational

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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BALTIMORE, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The culinary team from the Caesar Rodney High School from Camden, Del., and restaurant management team from Orange County School of the Arts from Santa Ana, Calif., captured the championship titles Sunday evening in the 2024 National ProStart Invitational. Teams from 48 states battled in a weekend-long showdown that featured more than 400 students and a roster of top restaurant and foodservice industry judges. The National ProStart Invitational is the nation's largest high school culinary and restaurant management contest. A fusion of "Chopped" and "Shark Tank," it provides a platform for the students to compete for a share of scholarships totaling $200,000.

Key Points: 
  • The National ProStart Invitational is the nation's largest high school culinary and restaurant management contest.
  • Simultaneously, 48 restaurant management teams presented and defended original restaurant concepts across hour-long interactive Q&A periods with a panel of restaurant and foodservice industry judges.
  • ProStart – the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation's nationwide career and technical education program – has equipped more than 1 million high school students with career-ready culinary and restaurant management skills.
  • The 2024 National ProStart Invitational was made possible by many donors and sponsors, including The Coca-Cola Company, DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS National Accounts, Ecolab, Golden Corral, and Nestlé Professional.

Hydrite® Announces the Acquisition of Fife Water Services Inc. and Precision Polymer Corporation

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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BROOKFIELD, Wis, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydrite®, an integrated manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and related services, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Fife Water Services Inc., a supplier of water treatment and water process products and automation, and Precision Polymer Corporation, effective April 26, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • BROOKFIELD, Wis, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydrite®, an integrated manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and related services, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Fife Water Services Inc., a supplier of water treatment and water process products and automation, and Precision Polymer Corporation, effective April 26, 2024.
  • Hydrite and Fife have a preexisting, thirty-year-old, personal, and business relationship dating back to 1990 when Fife's founder assisted Hydrite with the growth and development of their water care group.
  • It is exceptionally fitting therefore to announce the acquisition of Fife with Hydrite.
  • The acquisition will expand Hydrite's market reach in the water treatment segment within the food industry.

Unveiling the Hidden Threat: Mycotoxin Testing for Safeguarding Food Products, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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TORONTO, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ensuring the safety of food products is paramount to food producers and analysts alike. Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by certain types of fungi. Mycotoxins produced by mold on various agricultural products can contaminate grains, fruits, nuts and even some processed foods. While all mycotoxins are of fungal origin, not all toxic compounds produced by fungi are called mycotoxins.

Key Points: 
  • Hear about the importance of mycotoxin analysis using HPLC-MS, which is a powerful tool for the detection and quantification of mycotoxins.
  • TORONTO, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ensuring the safety of food products is paramount to food producers and analysts alike.
  • Therefore, implementing reliable methods for mycotoxin testing is crucial for the food production and distribution chain.
  • Register for this webinar today to understand the importance of mycotoxin testing for safeguarding food products.

USDA Finalizes Policy to Protect Consumers from Salmonella in Raw Breaded Stuffed Chicken Products

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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“This final determination marks the first time that Salmonella is being declared an adulterant in a class of raw poultry products.

Key Points: 
  • “This final determination marks the first time that Salmonella is being declared an adulterant in a class of raw poultry products.
  • If the chicken component in these products does not meet this standard, the product lot represented by the sampled component would not be permitted to be used to produce the final raw breaded stuffed chicken products.
  • In determining that Salmonella is an adulterant in raw breaded stuffed chicken products, FSIS considered the best available science and data using similar criteria as in its 1994, 1999, and 2011 E. coli policymaking.
  • Raw breaded stuffed chicken products are pre-browned and may appear cooked, but the chicken is raw.

Less than half of veterinary professionals feel their profession is appreciated

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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World Veterinary Day 2024 celebrates the essential work of veterinarians, yet new data show only 49% of veterinary professionals believe their profession is appreciated.

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  • World Veterinary Day 2024 celebrates the essential work of veterinarians, yet new data show only 49% of veterinary professionals believe their profession is appreciated.
  • Veterinary associations and Boehringer Ingelheim unite to help address this issue—starting with showcasing often-unseen aspects of the veterinary profession.
  • A main finding of the study is that only 49% of veterinarians feel that the veterinary profession in general is appreciated.
  • It truly is a vocation to aspire to.”
    Perceived levels of appreciation for the veterinary profession were relatively consistent across key types of veterinary teams — with only 48% of pet-focused (cats and dogs), 55% of livestock and 42% of equine veterinary professionals reporting that their profession was appreciated.

Ahold Delhaize USA Names Kim Lyda Chief Legal Officer

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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SALISBURY, N.C., April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company of leading grocery brands Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop, today announced that Kim Lyda has been named Chief Legal Officer.

Key Points: 
  • SALISBURY, N.C., April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company of leading grocery brands Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop, today announced that Kim Lyda has been named Chief Legal Officer.
  • In this role, Kim and her team will work closely with the brands of Ahold Delhaize USA to provide legal counsel, as well as other services such as public affairs, risk management, food safety and compliance.
  • “I have worked with Kim for many years, and she provides excellent legal counsel and is a trusted and dedicated business leader who works tirelessly to help the companies of Ahold Delhaize USA achieve their business goals,” said JJ Fleeman, Chief Executive Officer, Ahold Delhaize USA.
  • Before joining Ahold Delhaize USA companies, Kim worked in private practice for seven years and began her career as a Judicial Clerk to Justice Louis B. Meyers of the North Carolina Supreme Court.

FSIS ISSUES PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT FOR GROUND BEEF PRODUCTS DUE TO POSSIBLE E. COLI O157:H7 CONTAMINATION

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Saturday, April 20, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 20, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 20, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
  • FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed.
  • The products have a “Use/Freeze by” date of April 22, 2024, and packaging date of “032824.” The list of products that are subject to the public health alert can be found here .
  • The company notified FSIS that they inadvertently used a portion of the contaminated beef to produce ground beef products that they subsequently shipped into commerce.