TAG EVP, Regulatory Affairs and TAG Canada Managing Director Cameron Prince discusses the trends and events that impacted the Canadian food industry in 2024 – Continue readingConsumers. Prices. Politics. And more. How 2024 will Impact Canada’s Food Industry in 2025 The post Consumers. Prices. Politics. And more. How 2024 will Impact Canada’s Food Industry in 2025 appeared first on ....
In follow up to his look back at the greatest impacts on the food industry in 2024, Dr. David Acheson speculates on where 2025 will Continue readingFood Industry 2025 in a word: Change! with Dr. David Acheson The post Food Industry 2025 in a word: Change! with Dr. David Acheson appeared first on ....
TAG President and CEO Dr. David Acheson gives his annual retrospective on the past year in the food industry. Discover what stands out as having Continue readingDr. David Acheson Looks Back at 2024: A year of change, angst, and challenges The post Dr. David Acheson Looks Back at 2024: A year of change, angst, and challenges appeared first on ....
When a facility has a food safety issue, it is critical to find the root cause to solve the problem and keep it from recurring, Continue readingYour Root Cause Analysis Can Be Simple and Elegant The post Your Root Cause Analysis Can Be Simple and Elegant appeared first on ....
Food Safety Culture has been an industry concept for nearly two decades. Yet there is still a great deal of confusion over exactly what constitutes Continue readingUsing a Food Safety Culture GPS The post Using a Food Safety Culture GPS appeared first on ....
If you are an FDA-regulated food business, you’ve likely heard more acronyms related to the Traceability Rule than you can even name! … FSMA 204 Continue readingPFT: A Traceability Acronym You Don’t Want to Miss Out On! The post PFT: A Traceability Acronym You Don’t Want to Miss Out On! appeared first on ....
Seafood companies are receiving FDA warning letters for noncompliance with Seafood HACCP regulations. Would your facility pass a magnified inspection? In this episode of TAG Continue readingSeafood HACCP Under the Magnifying Glass The post Seafood HACCP Under the Magnifying Glass appeared first on ....
Being “GFSI certified” is journey that begins with an initial food facility audit to a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard to receive certification, then Continue readingGFSI Certification, Part II: Not a “One and Done” The post GFSI Certification, Part II: Not a “One and Done” appeared first on ....
FDA recently published the final rule on pre-harvest agricultural water. At more than 70 pages in the Federal Register, it’s a long rule! But the Continue readingFDA’s New Ag Water Risk Assessment: What You Need to Know The post FDA’s New Ag Water Risk Assessment: What You Need to Know appeared first on ....
FDA recently published the final rule on pre-harvest agricultural water. At more than 70 pages in the Federal Register, it’s a long rule! But the Continue readingFDA’s New Ag Water Risk Assessment: What You Need to Know The post FDA’s New Ag Water Risk Assessment: What You Need to Know appeared first on ....
With highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) having been found in dairy cows in recent months, the topic has become a media focus causing concern among both farm and city dwellers. To help separate the myths from the truth and discuss the current real situation, TAG Talks Food Safety Host Lisa Lupo talks with Dr. Ben Miller, the EVP of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs for TAG. For continuing updates on the status, studies, and spread of HPAI, visit https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/?s=av...
Looking for food safety training for your farm workers that will keep them engaged while learning? TAG’s Dr. Angela Ferelli Gruber and UMD Dr. Shauna Henley join TAG Talks host Lisa Lupo to discuss the newly developed interactive farm risk assessment program ProduceTRAINer, available now at produceTRAINer.org. Have more questions? Contact Shauna Henley at shenley@umd.edu for information on this program or email info@achesongroup.com for information on a wide range of other food safety training. ...
At the recent Summit on Food Safety in Canada, TAG spoke with attendees from across the food industry, discussing their businesses, practices and needs, and found these to be both global and unique-to-Canada. Host Lisa Lupo and TAG Director of Food Safety rehash their visit to relay the most recent food industry trends and food safety best practices. … Continue readingWhat’s Going On in Canada: Food Industry Trends & Practices The post What’s Going On in Canada: Food Industry Trends & Pr...
The Intentional Adulteration – IA – Rule of FSMA has been in place since 2016, but FDA is taking a new look at food facilities this fall, moving from “Quick Checks” to Comprehensive Inspections – to include Food Defense Plan compliance and implementation. On this episode of TAG Talks Food Safety, Host Lisa Lupo speaks with TAG Director of Food Safety and Lead IA Instructor Christopher Snabes to address some key industry questions about the expanded inspections and how to prepare for FDA arriving...
this episode of TAG Talks Food Safety, I, your host Lisa Lupo, discuss the practice of eating insects and food safety aspects of production with TAG Senior Manager of Food Safety and Entomophagy Expert Kate McInnes. Have you eaten an insect? If you produce edible insects, how do you combat the Ick? … Continue readingEdible Insects – Eradicating the “Ick” The post Edible Insects – Eradicating the “Ick” appeared first on ....
There is a great deal of talk about cultured, or cultivated, meat these days, what is real and what is hype? TAG Talk Host Lisa Lupo discusses that with TAG Senior Manager of Food Safety Lily Yang, who has been working with manufacturers for safe, compliant production. For other trending topics, view · AI & the Food Industry: What “Intelligence” Might AI Convey? · Why Don't Animal Welfare Rules Follow Public Opinion? · Controlled Environment Agriculture: How to Mitigate Risk & Enhance Qu...
TAG and Leavitt Partners have joined together to initiate a Food Traceability Public-Private Governing Body, to align industry in the implementation of the new FSMA 204 - Traceability Rule. TAG Talks Host Lisa Lupo welcomes TAG’s EVP of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Dr. Ben Miller and Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel Eric Edmunds, JD, to discuss this new venture – and how stakeholders can become involved. … Continue readingPreparing for Full-Chain Traceability Throug...
The much-awaited FSMA PC Rule Appendix 1 draft guidance provides clearer steps for identifying “known or reasonably foreseeable hazards” in your products – but includes new requirements. In this episode of TAG Talks, Host Lisa Lupo welcomes TAG Senior Advisor Ruth Petran to discuss the changes, the impacts, and best practices for implementation. … Continue readingHow Does the New FSMA Hazard Analysis Guidance Impact You The post How Does the New FSMA Hazard Analysis Guidance Impact You appeared ...
In today’s world of Zoom and Teams, conferences and trade shows provide opportunities for Live Facetime with the industry. In this episode of TAG Talks, Host Lisa Lupo and Director of Food Safety Sam Davidson discuss how to get real benefits from trade shows – and where to find TAG in 2024. … Continue readingHow to Get the Most Out of Trade Shows(and where to find TAG in 2024!) The post How to Get the Most Out of Trade Shows(and where to find TAG in 2024!) appeared first on ....
FDA’s Comprehensive Intentional Adulteration (IA) inspections begin this year with increased focus and requirements. TAG Food Defense Expert and Director of Food Safety Christopher Snabes provides insights into the differences between Food Defense Quick Checks and Comprehensive Inspections and what food facilities can expect when FDA arrives at your door. Join Christopher and Host Lisa Lupo in this TAG Talks episode on how to ensure you are ready. … Continue readingFDA to Begin IA Rule Inspectio...
From Salmonella in cantaloupe and a new CFIA President to the expected impacts of the U.S. Traceability Rule on Canada’s food industry, TAG Talks Host Lisa Lupo visits with TAG Canada General Manager Cameron Prince for his insights on the food safety highlights of 2023 and expectations as we move forward in 2024. … Continue readingCanada’s Food Industry: Ringing Out the Old and In the New The post Canada’s Food Industry: Ringing Out the Old and In the New appeared first on ....
Following his review of significant food industry events of 2023, Dr. David Acheson provides his insightful "predictions" on the road the industry can expect to travel in 2024. … Continue readingFood Industry 2024: What’s On The Road Ahead? The post Food Industry 2024: What’s On The Road Ahead? appeared first on ....
What were the most momentous moments of 2023 for the food industry -- and what were the impacts? TAG Founder and CEO Dr. David Acheson takes a look at 2024 through the rearview mirror to provide insights for the industry. -- What were your most momentous food safety moments of 2023? Let us know in the comments! For more insights from TAG … Continue readingFood Industry 2023 In the Rear-View Mirror The post Food Industry 2023 In the Rear-View Mirror appeared first on ....
TAG Talks Host Lisa Lupo discusses the importance – and challenges of – Hygienic Design of the food facility and its equipment with TAG’s Chief Scientific Officer Rolando Gonzalez and Senior Advisor, Food Safety Gary Goessel. … Continue readingHygienic Design: How to Identify “Show Stoppers” Early to Reduce Risk The post Hygienic Design: How to Identify “Show Stoppers” Early to Reduce Risk appeared first on ....
What’s worse than getting dinged on an FDA inspection? How about … getting a Warning Letter that despite your corrective action response, the agency has “continuing concerns.” TAG Talks host Lisa Lupo talks with Senior Advisor Ruth Petran on what to do next. … Continue readingGot a 483? Don’t Let it Turn into a Warning Letter! The post Got a 483? Don’t Let it Turn into a Warning Letter! appeared first on ....
Declared as the ninth major food allergen effective January 1, 2023, the tiny sesame seeds are causing major challenges for the food industry – especially bakeries. TAG Talks Host Lisa Lupo discusses those challenges – and solutions – with TAG Food Safety Director Lacey Keesee. … Continue readingSesame: A Tiny Seed; A Major Challenge The post Sesame: A Tiny Seed; A Major Challenge appeared first on ....
Foreign objects in food can cause consumer complaints and recalls. In this episode of TAG Talks, TAG Chief Scientific Officer Rolando Gonzalez discusses with Host Lisa Lupo how to assess your processes to control the hazards and the risks. … Continue readingWhat’s Gotten Into Your Food?! How to keep foreign materials out The post What’s Gotten Into Your Food?! How to keep foreign materials out appeared first on ....
Why is it important that your supply chain have a strong food safety culture, and how can you ensure each supplier does? In this episode of TAG Talks, host Lisa Lupo discusses the why and how with TAG Executive Senior Director, Food Safety & Supply Chain Risk Management Liliana Casal Wardle who provides her expertise along with tips for success. … Continue readingDoes Your Supply Chain Have a Culture? The post Does Your Supply Chain Have a Culture? appeared first on ....
Whether it’s called food tampering, food fraud or food terrorism, the intentional adulteration of food is a threat to the entire food supply chain. In this TAG Talks session with host Lisa Lupo, TAG Canada Subject Matter Expert Sam Davidson discusses how to defend your food – and your business. … Continue readingHow to Fight Food Tampering in Canada The post How to Fight Food Tampering in Canada appeared first on ....
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving and becoming increasingly capable of performing tasks that require “intelligence.” TAG Executive Vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, Dr. Ben Miller discusses with TAG Talks Host Lisa Lupo what this means for the food industry. … Continue readingAI & the Food Industry: What “Intelligence” Might AI Convey? The post AI & the Food Industry: What “Intelligence” Might AI Convey? appeared first on ....
