Food safety

NSF International Appoints Former USDA Under Secretary of Food Safety to Board of Directors

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Monday, August 13, 2018
Food and drink, Health, NSF International, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety, Safety, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Food safety, United States Department of Agriculture, STOP Foodborne Illness

Formerly the Under Secretary for Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from 2010-2013, Dr. Hagen oversaw food safety policy for the U.S. meat and poultry industries, and advanced major reforms and consumer protections.

Key Points: 
  • Formerly the Under Secretary for Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from 2010-2013, Dr. Hagen oversaw food safety policy for the U.S. meat and poultry industries, and advanced major reforms and consumer protections.
  • Prior to her appointment as Under Secretary, Dr. Hagen led epidemiology and science programs in USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service.
  • "Dr. Hagen has vast knowledge and expertise of food safety issues and policies," said Kevan Lawlor, CEO and President of NSF International.
  • Operating in more than 175 countries, NSF International is a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center on Food Safety, Water Quality and Indoor Environment.

Shelf-life Testing Market Worth $4.76 Billion by 2023

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Monday, August 13, 2018
Food safety, Packaging, Organoleptic, Shelf life, Food, Economy, Business, Marketing

According to a new market research report " Shelf-life Testing Market by Parameter (Microbial Contamination, Rancidity, Nutrient Stability, Organoleptic Properties), Method (Real-time and Accelerated), Technology, Food Tested, and Region - Global Forecast to 2023", published by MarketsandMarkets, the market is estimated to be valued at USD 3.39 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 4.76 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 7.0%.

Key Points: 
  • According to a new market research report " Shelf-life Testing Market by Parameter (Microbial Contamination, Rancidity, Nutrient Stability, Organoleptic Properties), Method (Real-time and Accelerated), Technology, Food Tested, and Region - Global Forecast to 2023", published by MarketsandMarkets, the market is estimated to be valued at USD 3.39 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 4.76 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 7.0%.
  • The Shelf-life Testing Market, by parameter, is estimated to be dominated by the microbial contamination segment and is also projected to be the fastest-growing.
  • The packaged food segment, by food tested, is estimated to dominate the market during the forecast period.
  • The Asia Pacific market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2018 to 2023.

Phase Change Materials (PCMs) - A Global Market Overview

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Thursday, August 9, 2018
Economy, Business, Food preservation, Food safety, Packaging, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical industry, Temperature control, Phase-change material, Refrigerator truck, Cold chain, Refrigeration

Phase Change Materials (PCMs) are finding increasing use in logistics & cold chains, buildings, textiles and electronic applications, which are driving demand for these unique solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Phase Change Materials (PCMs) are finding increasing use in logistics & cold chains, buildings, textiles and electronic applications, which are driving demand for these unique solutions.
  • Temperature controlled packaging based on PCMs is used for transporting life-saving drugs and pharmaceuticals and perishable foods.
  • These materials enable in maintaining the required temperatures within refrigerated trucks and containers.
  • Key business trends focusing on product innovations/developments, M&As, JVs and other recent industry developments
    The report analyzes the market for the key types of Phase Change Materials including:

Fried by Recalls: Egg and Beef Issues Highlight Jump in Food & Beverage Recall Activity in Q2 2018

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Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Food and drink, Food recalls, Food safety, Health, Product liability, Product recall, Foodborne illness, Food Safety News

The Recall Index covers recalls in the food, pharmaceutical, automotive, medical device, and consumer product industries.

Key Points: 
  • The Recall Index covers recalls in the food, pharmaceutical, automotive, medical device, and consumer product industries.
  • Prior to Q1 2018, beef had not been a top recall category for two years.
  • Consumer product recalls decreased by 21 percent to 57 in Q2 2018 the lowest quarter since Q1 2015.
  • 1 Publisher's Platform: 2018 has been a Big, Bad Year for U.S. Foodborne Illnesses, Food Safety News, July 22, 2018

Marler Clark Files 10th Romaine E. coli Lawsuit

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Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Escherichia coli, Health, Medicine, Food safety, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Marler Clark, Foodborne illness, William Marler, Hamburger disease

Ms. Miller is represented by Marler Clark, the food safety law firm, and Jardine, Logan, and O'Brien, a respected local firm.

Key Points: 
  • Ms. Miller is represented by Marler Clark, the food safety law firm, and Jardine, Logan, and O'Brien, a respected local firm.
  • "In addition, federal authorities have been less than forthcoming about where the E. coli O157:H7 tainted romaine was sold," continued Marler.
  • The E. coli O157:H7 lawyers of Marler Clark have represented thousands of victims of E. coli O157:H7 and other foodborne illness infections and have recovered over $650 million for clients.
  • coli O157:H7infection or HUS after consuming food and you're interested in pursuing a legal claim, contact the Marler Clark E. coli O157:H7 attorneys for a free case evaluation.

Marler Clark Files First Lawsuit in Fresh Express Cyclospora Outbreak

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Monday, August 6, 2018
Leaf vegetables, Edible plants, Conoidasida, Food and drink, Marler Clark, William Marler, Romaine lettuce, Agronomy, Food safety, Cyclospora, Lettuce, Marler

"Although not all Cyclospora outbreaks have been linked to imported fresh fruit and vegetables, most have been," said Marler Clark managing partner, William Marler.

Key Points: 
  • "Although not all Cyclospora outbreaks have been linked to imported fresh fruit and vegetables, most have been," said Marler Clark managing partner, William Marler.
  • The FDA has linked the outbreak to packaged romaine lettuce and carrot mix distributed to McDonald's by Fresh Express.
  • Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm, is the nation's leading law firm representing victims of Cyclospora outbreaks.
  • If you or a family member became ill with Cyclospora after consuming food and you're interested in pursuing a legal claim, contact the Marler Clark Cyclospora attorneys for a free case evaluation.

Expera Specialty Solutions Announces BRC Certification Achievement

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Monday, August 6, 2018
Food science, Food and drink, Labels, Packaging and labeling, Product management, Food safety, Food packaging, Food industry, Economy

KAUKAUNA, Wis., Aug. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Expera Specialty Solutions has achieved BRC Global Standard - Packaging and Packaging Materials Issue 5 High Hygiene Certification at the two of its four paper mills manufacturing the largest portion of Expera's Food Packaging and Processing product offerings.

Key Points: 
  • KAUKAUNA, Wis., Aug. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Expera Specialty Solutions has achieved BRC Global Standard - Packaging and Packaging Materials Issue 5 High Hygiene Certification at the two of its four paper mills manufacturing the largest portion of Expera's Food Packaging and Processing product offerings.
  • The facilities are the first paper mills in North America to achieve this high hygiene level of food safety certification.
  • The BRC Global Standard is part of an independently audited safety and quality certification program.
  • Achieving BRC Certification is just another way for us to demonstrate this exceptional focus to our customers and the marketplace."

Global Industrial Automation Market in Food Safety & Inspection 2018-2022

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Thursday, August 2, 2018
Food politics, Inspection, Quality, Automation, Food safety, Food, Economy, Health, Euthenics

The "Global Industrial Automation Market in Food Safety and Inspection 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Industrial Automation Market in Food Safety and Inspection 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Global Industrial Automation Market in Food Safety and Inspection is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.94% during the period 2018-2022.
  • One trend affecting this market is adoption of MDX technology for food inspection systems.
  • Instability in the price of raw materials affects the production of food safety and inspection systems.

E. coli Lawsuit Filed Against Food Supplier of US Marine Corps

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Tuesday, July 31, 2018
William Marler, Escherichia coli, Marler Clark, Food safety, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Sodexo, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Health, Food industry

Sodexo, a Delaware company, provides food and facility management services for the United States Marine Corps Depot in San Diego.

Key Points: 
  • Sodexo, a Delaware company, provides food and facility management services for the United States Marine Corps Depot in San Diego.
  • Mr. Grano is represented by Marler Clark, the food safety law firm, and Gordon and Holmes, a local San Diego firm.
  • "I want to make clear that this is not a claim against the Marine Corps," said Bill Marler, managing partner at Marler Clark.
  • The Marine Corps San Diego and Camp Pendleton E. coli O157:H7 outbreak was reported in a CDC report by Amelia Keaton .

SAVSU Technologies Awarded New Patent for Cold Chain Technologies Used in Cell and Gene Therapies

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Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Pharmaceutical industry, Biotechnology, Economy, Business, Food safety, Supply chain management, Biopharmaceutical, Cold chain

The inventors are Bruce McCormick, President of SAVSU Technologies, and Mike Rice, CEO of BioLife Solutions (NASDAQ:BLFS).

Key Points: 
  • The inventors are Bruce McCormick, President of SAVSU Technologies, and Mike Rice, CEO of BioLife Solutions (NASDAQ:BLFS).
  • These patent applications also include claims related to the evo.is Cold Chain Software as a Service (SaaS) live cell visibility platform.
  • Bruce McCormick, commented, "This patent grant further validates our mission to offer truly innovative biopreservation tools for regenerative medicine, with a focused and intentional goal to improve cold chain logistics of cell and gene therapies.
  • SAVSU is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative high-performance cloud-connected passive storage and transport containers for temperature sensitive biologics and pharmaceuticals.