With the overarching theme of “Food and Nutrition: Science for the Future,” the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences’ (IAFNS’) third annual Science Innovation Showcase will take place virtually on December 12–14, 2023.

Through a newly forged partnership, Oxford Nanopore’s sequencing devices and kits, combined with WeNou’s expertise, will be leveraged to develop a validated food authenticity rapid test that meets industry standards.

Multi-Conveyor built a food-grade transport conveyor system consisting of two levels of sanitary compliance, which can cut costs on conveyor build. 

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has published an industry guidance to help stakeholders comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA’s) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR), Subpart E requirements for agricultural water.

SÜDPACK has expanded the range of use for its Sustainable Print Quality (SPQ) printing process to also include rotogravure printing.

Tebots Inc. has designed a UV disinfection station called POZ that addresses the limitations of existing devices that have prevented the technology’s adoption by the foodservice industry.

Mallard Manufacturing has rebranded its wheeled pallet flow rack systems to provide greater product clarity.

Inspectle Food, a food hygiene inspection platform, is set to redefine food hygiene non-conformity management in the U.S.

A new software platform by Ancera offers a “BioBarrier” against Salmonella through surveillance systems and big data analytics for improved poultry productivity, enabling compliance with tightening U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations.

On November 28, 2023, the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS) and McGill University are hosting a free, virtual food safety workshop on food safety hazards and controls in food production environments.