Stored product insects (SPIs) are the most costly pests to food businesses and destroy or contaminate a significant proportion of the world’s food supplies. Even in a developed country such as the US, SPIs damage up...
September is National Food Safety Education Month. Each year, an estimated 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die from eating contaminated food. Proper food preparation, handling, and...
Recent reports about rodents sold for food in markets and restaurants in Southeast Asia being infected with coronaviruses may have heightened concern about rodents transmitting the virus. During the COVID-19 lockdown, there have been many cases...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, food processing facilities remain open for operation while many other non-essential businesses are required to close their doors. Since customers want to buy food from a source they know is safe, many...
Technology has found its way into almost every industry with the hopes of automating processes, maintaining standards, and securing consistency. The food industry is no exception. Threats of contamination, bacteria, and intentional adulteration are on the...
Your receiving area or loading dock handles some of your most valuable items: products, ingredients, supplies, and more. It’s also one of the largest access points to your overall facility. Unfortunately, it is also an area...