Recently Advanced Farm Bill Could Have Wide-reaching Impact on Produce & Floral Industries
The new food safety body would be made up of around 14,000 employees, with the budget authority of about $2.3 billion each year. This would be the result of combining the FSIS and the FDA.
FDA Provides an Update on the new Produce Safety Rule
The Produce Safety Rule establishes first science-based food safety standards as it pertains to growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of produce intended for human consumption. Within the Produce Safety Rule, regulations were developed to affect six (6) main areas of commercial farms.
2018 E. Coli Outbreak can be Learning Opportunity for Leafy Greens Industry
The worst E. Coli outbreak in over a decade has affected a widespread swathe of the country—reaching as far as Alaska—but seems to have originated from just one location: Yuma County in southwest Arizona.
As Companies Continue to Alter Their Processes to Adhere to FSMA, Some Remain Skeptics
“I would assess this more as a band-aid than a cure-all.” That’s the opinion of John Bovay, a faculty member of UConn and a researcher who dissected the FSMA in a white paper for the journal Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy.
5 Quick Food Safety Tips for Commercial Kitchens
Refrigeration is essential for food safety in commercial kitchens where large quantities of perishable food is stored, such as in cafeterias and restaurants. The FDA and USDA set strict guidelines and a few simple steps can help keep kitchens free of waste.
4 Reasons to Think About Your HVACR System More Seriously
There are several risks when not being proactive with your equipment and its performance. You could be wasting money on unnecessary electrical usage. More importantly, you could be risking the safety and quality of the food you’re keeping cold for your customers.
4 “Check Engine” Warnings for Your HVACR System
Refrigeration systems have a great deal of both mechanical and electrical components that need periodic maintenance to keep it running at its most optimal. The easiest comparison is to imagine your business’ refrigeration system as your car.
3 Things to Consider in New Construction of Cold Storage Facilities
There is a dizzying amount of choices for the construction of a new cold storage facility. But businesses shouldn’t necessarily pick the first, or the cheapest, option they have. Below are three things that should be considered before anything is built.
3 Solenoid Valve Issues That Can Derail Your HVACR’s Energy Efficiency
The solenoid valve is an integral piece of an efficiently operating system. It is electrically switched open by the thermostat during a call for cooling, and its basic function is to prevent or allow refrigerant flow.
Is HVAC/Refrigeration Automation the Next Big Thing for IoT?
Lighting, heating systems, and refrigeration systems can all stand to be improved either through incorporation into a Building Management System or equipped with their own specific controls and automation tools.