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How Can We “Modify” Or “Supplement” Our Diet to Improve Our Gut Microbiome?
By Gary Smith (Colorado State University), Aeriel Belk (Auburn University), and Keith Belk (Colorado State University) Of the trillions of...
What Is The Gut Microbiome?
By Gary Smith (Colorado State University), Aeriel Belk (Auburn University), and Keith Belk (Colorado State University) As the Advisory Committee for...
FATTOM: A Key to Microbial Control and Food Safety
Reviewed and Approved by Ryan Welsh, M.S., Corporate Operations Support, Certified Group 1-Minute Summary The FATTOM acronym helps food safety &...
What Is SQF?
As a food manufacturer, you need to do more than develop great-tasting products on schedule and within your budget. You must go the extra mile to...
Most Important Food Qualifications and Certifications
In the past, advancing in a hospitality or food-related career meant taking an entry-level position and working your way up the ladder. Fast...
Food Safety and Quality Culture: What is the Auditor Looking For?
Reviewed and Approved by Justin Derington, Director of Auditing Services, FSNS Certification & Audit 1-Minute Summary Food Safety and...
6 Key Changes in FSSC 22000 Version 6
Reviewed and Approved by Justin Derington, Director of Auditing Services, FSNS Certification & Audit 1-Minute Summary FSSC 22000 Version...
5 Reasons To Do Accelerated Shelf Life Testing
Shelf life testing is important for any business in the food manufacturing industry. Food shelf life testing helps companies understand how long...
The Impact of Ultra-Processed Food on Human Health
By Gary C. Smith, Texas A&M University Understanding “Ultra-Processed Food” The term “ultra-processed” was coined by a Brazilian...
How to Help Prevent Physical Hazards in Food: A Guide for QC Teams
Reviewed and Approved by Dr. Keith Belk, Professor & Monfort Endowed Chair, Colorado State University 1-Minute Summary Physical...
California Prop 12: A Guide for Producers and Distributors
Reviewed and Approved by Justin Derington, Director of Auditing Services Producers and distributors raising livestock or selling animal...
How to Conduct a Food Fraud Vulnerability Assessment
Reviewed and Approved by Tim Lombardo, Senior Director, Food Consulting Services, EAS Consulting Group 1-Minute Summary Conducting a...