Food safety

Government of Canada announces support for innovative solutions to address labour challenges in the agriculture and agri-food sector

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Friday, April 5, 2024
Automation, ICS, Parliament, Addiction, Mental health, Farmer, Growth, Learning, Social change, Food safety, The Honourable, Controlled-environment agriculture, Human, Plant, Robotics, ISC, Invention, Safety, Food, CEA, SME, Government, Movement

These companies have developed ideas to address challenges such as work productivity, labour shortages, and operational efficiency.

Key Points: 
  • These companies have developed ideas to address challenges such as work productivity, labour shortages, and operational efficiency.
  • -       The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
    "Through the Innovative Solutions Canada program, our government empowers SMEs to drive innovation and solve challenges.
  • Our government supports these efforts through Innovative Solutions Canada, assisting small and medium-sized Canadian businesses in developing new inventions that are crucial for the sector.
  • We are grateful to the Innovative Solutions Canada Program and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for their support to develop a market ready solution which we can pioneer in Canada."

N2OFF: Save Foods Increasing its Potential Market Reach Following Pre-Harvest Regulatory Approval in California

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Monday, March 25, 2024
California Department, Farmer, Growth, Environment, CDPR, Research, Pesticide, Food safety, Renewable energy

Neve Yarak, Israel, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- N2OFF, Inc. (NASDAQ: NITO) (FSE:80W) (“N2OFF” or the “Company”), a pioneer agri-food tech company offering sustainable solutions for agriculture and plant-based food, previously announced that the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) registered for use Save Foods Ltd.’s pre-harvest treatment, FieldProtect, based on its compliance with California laws and regulations pertaining to pesticide registration.

Key Points: 
  • The approval now extends the use of the product in California from exclusively post-harvest processes to include pre-harvest applications, which significantly broadens Save Foods' potential market reach.
  • We believe this marks an important step forward for Save Foods in providing food safety and reducing waste from field to fork, paving the way for its potential commercial expansion in California.
  • The Company believes entry into the California agricultural sector, which generates substantial revenue and leads in organic production in the United States, places Save Foods in a favorable position within the sustainable agriculture market.
  • Previous trial on strawberries, revealed promising results whereby Save Foods’ research and development team managed to dramatically extend the shelf life of strawberries.

TAYLOR FARMS PACIFIC RECALLS KROGER BRAND READY-TO-EAT APPLE WALNUT WITH CHICKEN SALAD BOWL PRODUCTS DUE TO MISBRANDING AND UNDECLARED ALLERGEN

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
USDA, Meat, CHICKEN, Poultry, FSIS, TDD, Office for Civil Rights, Death, Civil and political rights, Probability, Food safety, RTE, Independence Avenue, Human

Taylor Farms Pacific, a Tracy, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 19,976 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) apple walnut with chicken salad bowl products due to misbranding and undeclared wheat allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Key Points: 
  • Taylor Farms Pacific, a Tracy, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 19,976 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) apple walnut with chicken salad bowl products due to misbranding and undeclared wheat allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
  • The RTE apple walnut with chicken salad bowl products were produced from Feb. 28, 2024, through March 9, 2024.
  • clear plastic bowl containers with “kroger APPLE WALNUT WITH CHICKEN SALAD KIT FOR ONE” with use by dates of 03/12/24 through 03/22/24, lot codes TFPM059B41, TFPM060B41, TFPM061A41, TFPM062A41, TFPM063B41, TFPM064A41, TFPM064B41, TFPM065A41, TFPM066A41, TFPM067A41, TFPM068A41, TFPM069B42, and TFPM071A41.
  • The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-34013” below the use by date and lot code.

Save Foods Received Regulatory Approval in California for its Pre-Harvest Product Supporting its Expansion in California

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
California Department, Environment, CDPR, Safety, Pesticide, SVFD, Food safety, Renewable energy

Neve Yarak, Israel, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Save Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: SVFD) (FSE:80W) (“Save Foods” or the “Company”), a pioneer Agri-Food Tech company offering sustainable solutions for agriculture and plant-based food, announced today that the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has approved and registered the use of Save Foods Ltd.’s pre-harvest treatment, FieldProtect, based on compliance with provisions of California laws and regulations pertaining to pesticide registration.

Key Points: 
  • This approval marks a significant step forward for the Company in providing food safety and reducing waste from field to fork, paving the way for its potential commercial expansion in the State of California.
  • The Company believes entry into the California agricultural sector which generates substantial revenue and leads in organic production in the United States, places Save Foods Ltd. in a favorable position within the sustainable agriculture market.
  • Dan Sztybel, CEO of Save Foods Ltd., expressed enthusiasm about the approval, stating, "This approval by the CDPR is a testament to the safety of FieldProtect.
  • We are eager to introduce our technology to California's agriculture, and start addressing ‘near harvest’ treatment very relevant to market like berries”.

Spring Holidays are a Treat, Don't Let Bacteria Ruin Your Feast

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Cooking, Temperature, Holiday, Friends, USDA, Meat, Farmer, Poultry, Vegetable, Risk, FSIS, Food safety, Bacteria, Food, Leftovers, Water, Safety, Access, Ice, Family, Meal, Poultry farming

This provides an extended opportunity for foodborne illness to ruin major holiday dishes.

Key Points: 
  • This provides an extended opportunity for foodborne illness to ruin major holiday dishes.
  • In a recent USDA study , 96% of handwashing attempts failed due to not including all the necessary steps .
  • Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water before and after handling food and when switching between ingredients.
  • Cross-contamination is the spread of bacteria from raw meat and poultry onto ready-to-eat food, surfaces, and utensils.

U.S.-China Green Institute Celebrates New Milestone in Agricultural Cooperation

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
WFPF, MOU, Climate change, Agriculture, Partnership, Sister republic, Student, Memorandum of understanding, World Food Prize, Food safety, State, Pharmaceutical industry

Signatories to the MOU are the World Food Prize Foundation (WFPF), the China Friendship Foundation for Peace and Development (CFFPD), and the U.S.-China Green Institute.

Key Points: 
  • Signatories to the MOU are the World Food Prize Foundation (WFPF), the China Friendship Foundation for Peace and Development (CFFPD), and the U.S.-China Green Institute.
  • The MOU outlines a commitment to establish a collaborative accelerator for sustainable agriculture initiatives, conduct exchange programs for government officials, students, and industry leaders, and revitalize the 2012 U.S.-China Agricultural Summit to enhance cooperation across the agricultural sector.
  • "This agreement is a testament to the enduring partnership and mutual respect between our two nations," stated Ambassador Branstad.
  • We are excited about the opportunities this will create for the United States and China."

Chatmeter Releases Revolutionary AI Risk Monitoring For Multi-Location Brands

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chatmeter , the leader in multi-location intelligence, today announced the release of Risk Monitoring, an AI technology that gives multi-location brands the ability to identify and prevent the next major crisis.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chatmeter , the leader in multi-location intelligence, today announced the release of Risk Monitoring, an AI technology that gives multi-location brands the ability to identify and prevent the next major crisis.
  • “Traditionally, advanced reputation monitoring tools have offered multi-location brands only a high-level overview of the general sentiment surrounding their business,” said Chatmeter CTO Dan Cunningham.
  • Risk Monitoring is the newest feature part of Chatmeter’s Pulse AI platform, which launched in January 2024 with Signals .
  • To learn more about how brands can use AI to prevent crises from ever occurring, check out The Chatmeter Multi-Location Brand Crisis Report .

Green Plains Unveils New Specialty Feed Ingredient Brand

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Other Energy, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Alternative Energy, Natural Resources, Energy, Other Manufacturing, Sequence, Certification, Multimedia, Research, Innovation, FSSC, Food safety, FSSC 22000, Global Food Safety Initiative, Animal feed

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today unveiled a new brand for its specialty feed ingredient, reflecting its quality performance, versatile formulation opportunities, proven nutritional benefits, digestibility and low carbon footprint.

Key Points: 
  • Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today unveiled a new brand for its specialty feed ingredient, reflecting its quality performance, versatile formulation opportunities, proven nutritional benefits, digestibility and low carbon footprint.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404787432/en/
    Sequence™, a foundational feed ingredient produced at scale using proprietary mechanical separation technology, delivers a combination of corn and yeast protein, concentrated at a minimum of 60%.
  • Green Plains has also achieved FSSC 22000 certification at multiple facilities, illustrating its strict adherence to food safety management specifications recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative.
  • “It is the first specialty ingredient of its kind with proven digestive benefits and is produced exclusively at Green Plains’ biorefineries.

Fresh Del Monte Named One of America’s Most Trusted Companies by Newsweek for the Third Consecutive Year

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Organic Food, Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Other Retail, Supermarket, Specialty, Food, Beverage, WWF, Innovation, Fresh Del Monte Produce, Vegetable, FDP, Trust (social science), Food safety, Carbon, Fruit, Multimedia, Newsweek, Foodservice

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP), one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, distributors, and marketers of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, has been named one of America’s Most Trusted Companies of 2024 by Newsweek for the third consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP), one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, distributors, and marketers of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, has been named one of America’s Most Trusted Companies of 2024 by Newsweek for the third consecutive year.
  • Newsweek looked at a pool of 3,400 U.S.-based companies (1,900 publicly held and 1,500 privately held) with revenues over $500 million.
  • Fresh Del Monte also won a 2023 SEAL Business Sustainability Award for its reduction of greenhouse gas emissions across its agricultural value chain.
  • To learn more about Fresh Del Monte and its practices, visit www.freshdelmonte.com .

GCC Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Analysis Report 2024: PET's Role in Eco-Friendly Packaging Solutions and Versatility in Automotive Applications - Forecast to 2029 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Packaging, Recycling, Chemicals, Plastics, Automotive Manufacturing, Environment, Manufacturing, MEG, PTA, Urbanization, Growth, Sport, Application, Dow Chemical Company, International, COVID-19, SABIC, PET, Transport, Food, Private sector, RPET, Ethylene glycol, Supply, GCC, Vision 2030, Tourism, Drink, Water, Compound annual growth rate, Polyethylene terephthalate, JBF, Food safety, Food industry, Bottled water

GCC PET market demand is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 5.30% over the projected period of 2024-2029.

Key Points: 
  • GCC PET market demand is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 5.30% over the projected period of 2024-2029.
  • GCC PET supply is expected to reach 3.61 million ton by 2029, while GCC PET demand in 2023 stood at 2.20 million ton.
  • Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), formed by combining purified terephthalic acid (PTA) or dimethyl terephthalate with modified ethylene glycol, exhibits notable impact resistance and ensures food safety.
  • The GCC Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) market is characterized by a moderately concentrated landscape with several established players vying for market share.