The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on March 20, 2025 that it was delaying the compliance date for the Food Traceability Rule by 30 months.
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Breaking News: FDA Delays Food Traceability Rule Compliance
March 21, 2025 posted in Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
From Numbers to Insights: How Data Visualization Transforms Warehouses
March 14, 2025 posted in Data
At the heart of modern warehouse management lies data – vast amounts of it – flowing from inventory systems, order processing platforms, labor management software, and IoT devices throughout the facility.
2025 is shaping up to be a watershed year in food safety as organizations prepare for new federal traceability rules, respond to high-profile foodborne outbreaks, and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into food safety solutions.
Get to Know FreshByte: Your Partner in Food Distribution Software
February 19, 2025 posted in Technology
Modern food distribution relies on sophisticated software that manages everything from real-time inventory and enhanced traceability to optimized route planning, logistics, and cloud-based solutions for seamless operations.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a request for information on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAAS) in seafood in November 2024 in the wake of testing and studies that are finding a risk of these “forever chemicals” in high seafood diets.
E. Coli and Salmonella Outbreaks in US Linked to Carrots and Cucumbers
January 22, 2025 posted in Food Recalls, Food Safety
The holidays are a time when folks gather with their family and friends to share meals, but at the end of 2024 consumers needed to keep an eye on E. coli and salmonella outbreaks nationwide linked to carrots and cucumbers.
Food Traceability: How Labeling Ensures Safety and Quality Control
January 08, 2025 posted in Traceability, Food Safety
FDA Releases new food labeling regulations on allergens and plant-based alternatives to animal foods
Checking the Naughty and Nice List: Food Trends for 2025
December 18, 2024 posted in Food Trends
It’s Christmas time and a good time to look at Food Trends for 2025 with a nice list that might include protein, tea and food traceability, and a naughty list that could include sugar, salt and food additives.
Food Waste & Food Insecurity: A Growing Crisis with Emerging Solutions
December 10, 2024 posted in Food Waste
In the United States, a paradox exists: while millions of Americans struggle with food insecurity, an enormous amount of food goes to waste every day. This disconnect between abundance and scarcity highlights a critical issue in our food system that demands immediate attention and action.
Understanding the Major Onion Recall Amid E. coli Outbreak
November 25, 2024 posted in Safety, Food Recalls
The horrific headlines say it all as the latest E. coli outbreak in the United States is leading to heartache and a rush for some major chains to pull onions from their menus.