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Buehler’s Fresh Foods
Overview:Buehler's Fresh Foods is a regional grocery store chain based in Wooster, Ohio. It was founded in 1929 and has since expanded to operate multiple locations in Ohio and surrounding states. Buehler's Fresh Foods is known for its commitment to quality and its focus [...]
The Three Primary Objectives of Modern Food Traceability Systems
There's more to it than just food safety Traceability means the ability to record, track and verify a product's history and location as it moves through a supply chain. Technology such as barcodes or RFID tags along with traceability software systemsΒ make tracing almost any product possible. However, there are [...]
What are ‘Frankenchickens’ and why are they washed with chlorine?
A minor detail in 2017 tradeΒ talks between the US and the UK seems to have grabbed the media's attention. The controversy revolves around safety concerns about chlorine-washed chicken being sold in Britain as part of a potential UK/US trade deal after Brexit. It is expected that the US farming [...]
Problems with the use of plastic in the food industry
Despite some advances, the food industry's use of plastic is expanding as quickly as is demand for it. On one hand, plastics offer a range of benefits for food manufacturers, including protection against contamination, preservation of food freshness, and ease of transport and storage. However, on the other hand, [...]
What do proposed changes to the FDA’s Human Foods Program mean?
First off - What is the Human Foods Program? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Human Foods Program is a division of the FDA that is responsible for ensuring the safety and proper labeling of food products for human consumption. This program carries out various activities such as [...]
What’s the difference between “Certified Organic” foods and “Non-GMO Verified” foods?
GMOs are plants or animals that have had their genetic makeup altered through genetic engineering in order to make them resistant to pests or diseases, or to increase their nutritional value. The use of GMO's in food production of is a contentious topic, as there are pros and cons [...]
5 ways blockchain technology is used in the food industry
Companies in the food industry are using blockchain technology to enhance transparency, traceability, and accountability. Employing a distributed ledger system, businesses can monitor food products at every stage of the supply chain. Blockchain technology provides a way to create a secure, decentralized database that is shared among participants in [...]
Sustainable Practices in the Food Processing Sector
The food processing industry is notably implicated in waste generation, accounting for a staggering 250 million tons of waste annually in the United States alone. This waste substantially impacts the environment, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, water contamination, and land degradation. Increasingly, the focus has shifted towards the integration [...]
Exactly what is ‘cashier sweethearting’?
Exactly what is 'cashier sweethearting'? Cashier sweethearting schemes are a form of employee theft that occurs in retail environments, including supermarkets. This fraudulent activity involves a cashier giving unauthorized free merchandise or discounts to a customer, who is often a friend, family member, or sometimes even a co-conspirator. Cashier [...]