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How RFID technology can help increase confidence in food safety

Angela Fernandez

September 16, 2020

RFID tags can improve food safety through detailed tracking of cold items within the supply chain.

Study shows global food safety issues increase in meat, poultry, seafood and dairy

For example, hazard reports for meat and meat products increased by 30.3% in Q4.

May 17, 2019

HorizonScan, Fairfield, Iowa, released findings for Q4 2018, noting an increase in food integrity issues in key categories such as meat and meat products, poultry, seafood, milk and dairy.

Study: Food safety issues carry increasingly high risks for suppliers

While the industry’s ability to detect food-related outbreaks has increased, until traceability improves, this improved detection increases the risk of future advisories.

May 13, 2019

The stakes are rising for food suppliers in a landscape of continuously evolving food safety challenges, technologies and regulations, according to a new from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange Division, Denver, Colo.

Study: Food safety testing market worth $24.6B by 2023

The major factor driving the food safety testing market is the increase in global outbreaks of foodborne illnesses.

February 18, 2019

The food safety testing market is projected to grow from $17 billion in 2018 to $24.6 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 7.7% during the forecast period, according to a new market research report from MarketsandMarkets.

Study: Food safety testing market worth $18.54B by 2022

In 2017, the North American market is estimated to account for a significant share in the global food safety testing market.

July 17, 2018

The food safety testing market was valued at $12.01 billion in 2016, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.60% from 2017, to reach $18.54 billion by 2022, according to a study produced by MarketsandMarkets, New York.

Cargill survey reveals U.S. consumers confident their food is safe

The survey also found that nearly 80% believed food producers are taking the necessary steps to ensure their meat is safe for grilling, while 87% believed an animal’s diet can have an impact on food safety.

May 25, 2018

Ninety-four percent of Americans say they trust their food is safe yes, according to a survey released by Cargill, Wichita, Kan.

Research illustrates trust deficit in agriculture, food processing

When it comes to trust, federal regulatory agencies rank eighth and food companies rank last on a list of 11 choices.

January 18, 2018

While food companies, federal regulatory agencies and farmers are held responsible for ensuring the health and safety of food, not all are trusted to get the job done, according to new research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI), Kansas City, Mo.