food quality | Food Safety

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USDA, FDA Request Information About Food Date Labeling to Inform Future Policy Decisions

December 4, 2024

In an effort to reduce food waste caused by consumer confusion, and following new legislation passed in California standardizing the use of “Best By” dates on food, USDA and FDA have issued a joint request for information about industry practices, consumer perceptions, and impacts related to food date labeling.

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Are our Diets at the Intersection of Food Safety and Sustainability?

Diana Bogueva Ph.D. Dora Marinova Ph.D.

December 19, 2022

The West appears to exhibit heightened awareness about food safety, with many countries claiming that they maintain high standards during the production, distribution, storage, and sale of food, and that they have mandatory legal requirements to protect people. However, there is less understanding of what makes human diets sustainable in a way that ensures global food security and sustainability.

Endress+Hauser's iTHERM line of temperature sensors

Tech Update

Controlling temperature from farm to fork protects product quality, brand name

Wayne Labs

July 23, 2020

Temperature is that one measurement that’s dictated by governmental regulations to prove that you have a kill step in your process. Beyond that, there are rules for keeping fresh food under a certain temperature to keep it safe both in transit and storage, and—just as important—maintain its quality so you don’t have to throw it out prematurely.

Food quality plans help meet demand, maintain quality certifications

Sharon Spielman

July 21, 2020

Consumers expect their food to be safe, and there are methodologies to ensure that it is. Quality is a bit of a different story, but it's just as important when it comes to consumer expectations.