Blogs
Current and Future Status of Food Allergens
Gary C. Smith, Colorado State University An allergy is a state of hypersensitivity induced by exposure to a particular antigen (allergen) resulting...
Advancements in Traceability of Meat and Poultry
Gary C. Smith, Colorado State University Consumers want to understand the origins of their food and its journey from farm-to-fork.1 “Blockchain” is...
Certified Group Appoints John R. Nelson as Chief Operating Officer
Joins Company to Drive Organizational Excellence and Financial Performance Melville, N.Y. and San Antonio, TX—January 10, 2022 – Certified...
Todd Shea Joins Certified Group As President, Cosmetics and Personal Care Division
Shea To Lead Certified Group’s Expansion of Personal Care Business Melville, N.Y. and San Antonio, TX—January 3, 2022 – Certified Group and...
Working as a Team in a Remote Workplace
By Colton Pifer, Livestock Audit Specialist Building a team and fostering a positive workplace environment is difficult but doing so in a virtual...
Livestock Show & Rodeo Evaluation Tools
Article is by Diane Hanson, Livestock Beef Audit Lead at FSNS C&A 2021 has been a year of growth for the FSNS Certification & Audit team....
Plant-Based Meat-Alternatives And Their “Health Halo”
Gary C. Smith, Colorado State University By 2019, the “protein trend” was white hot and showed no sign of cooling. It was said that plant-based...
Perspectives From a New Auditor
By Diana Trejo, Audit Specialist, FSNS C&A Changing my career path was a difficult decision and one that I agonized over. Had I known then, what...
Transparency Is Actually “Improved Traceability” To Gain Consumer Trust
(Gary C. Smith, Colorado State University) “Transparency” is the clear winner in the Innova Market Insights, Top Ten Food Trends For 2021, with...
Environmental Monitoring Programs in Food Manufacturing Facilities – A Strategic Approach
Effective environmental monitoring programs are key drivers for ensuring food safety, reducing the risk of foodborne illness and maintaining the...
Importance of Using Data to Improve Food Safety
Every processing plant that we visit generates a substantial amount of data. Often the data generated is reviewed after being gathered and then...
Noteworthy Changes in SQF Edition 9
Version 9 of the SQF code was released in late 2020 with facilities expected to have requirements fully implemented no later than May 24, 2021....