Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team

Researchers with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station have demonstrated that the use of iron-fortified hemp biochar made from agricultural waste can significantly reduce the amount of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” taken up by food crops grown in contaminated soil.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published guidelines for reporting whole genome sequencing (WGS) data in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2025/179, which requires Member States to conduct WGS on the isolates of five important pathogens during the investigations of foodborne illness outbreaks and sets data-sharing parameters.

In 2026, Penn State University will host a series of three-day, in-person short courses designed for food safety and quality assurance professionals, food inspectors, plant managers, sanitarians, and food engineers, overing food microbiology, food science fundamentals, sanitation, and FSMA compliance.

Set to open in spring 2026 in Georgia, the Wolf’s Customer Experience Center will serve as a collaborative space for research, product development, and customer engagement, supporting WTI’s focus on food safety, quality, and naturally derived ingredient technologies.

WITT Gas has introduced its latest generation of MEM+ gas mixers, now featuring enhanced connectivity options and advanced control capabilities to optimize process efficiency and maintain safety during the mixing of non-flammable gases in thermal processing environments.

The Food Production Solutions Association (FPSA) will introduce two leadership development programs in 2026 aimed at addressing workforce gaps in the food production and manufacturing sectors.

The Compact Integrated Xenon Lamp (CIXL) from XENON Corporation is a fully integrated, plug-and-play system that delivers pulsed light—a technology that provides food processors with a non-chemical method for pathogen control on food contact materials and food packaging.

The new COMPASS optical sorter from Key Technology combines high-performance foreign material contamination detection and removal with gentle, hygienic product handling to help processors enhance food safety and operational efficiency.

The third installment of the second FDA-Stop Foodborne Illness Food Safety Culture Webinar Series, titled, “Measure the Power of Declared Values,” will be held on December 17.

The Food Safety Outreach Program is a grant program in which USDA-NIFA provides funding for food safety training and education for small and mid-sized producers and processors affected by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).