by Matt Brown | Aug 1, 2019 | Food Marketing/PR, Food Safety, Nutrition/Labeling, Packaging/Supplies, Production Traceability, Production/Operations, Resources
Diana Cortes-Blanquicet is a talented pastry chef who co-founded DOU Bakehouse in 2015. Her excellent pastry skills meant she quickly grew from a home-based operation into a dedicated wholesale facility in Lakeland, Florida, not far from Orlando. Fast growth is what...
by Aimee Van | Jul 2, 2019 | Food Marketing/PR, Food Safety, Nutrition/Labeling, Packaging/Supplies, Production Traceability, Production/Operations, Resources
Following the recent news that Impossible Burger, the top-funded plant-based food company, is struggling to keep up with consumer demand shows that success doesn’t always come without chaos. The giant fake meat manufacturer has just announced that they’re short on...
by Aimee Van | May 31, 2019 | Food Marketing/PR, Food Safety, Nutrition/Labeling, Packaging/Supplies, Production Traceability, Production/Operations, Resources
You know the scenario: it’s dinner time, you haven’t meal prepped and are due to go grocery shopping. You open the fridge and pantry several times as if food will magically appear. But you’re left with what you’ve got and somehow need to throw a meal together. Time to...
by Matt Brown | Apr 18, 2019 | Food Safety, Resources
The FDA recently announced that routine inspections to verify compliance with the Intentional Adulteration (IA) rule will begin in March 2020. This FSMA rule is designed to address hazards that may be intentionally introduced with the intent to cause harm to the...
by Bridget Conley | Dec 11, 2018 | Food Marketing/PR, Food Safety, Nutrition/Labeling, Packaging/Supplies, Production Traceability, Production/Operations, Resources
While the FDA and CDC narrowed down the area in central California they believe the contaminated lettuce was grown, they have yet to pinpoint the source or point of contamination of what is the 3rd E. Coli outbreak in 2 years. “Traceback activities in this romaine...
by Matt Brown | May 27, 2018 | Food Safety, Production/Operations, Resources
The FDA recently issued a new document with FSMA (food safety modernization act) guidance for smaller producers. If you are a U.S.-based small food or beverage producer, it address the registration requirements and process for registering for your facility. Note that...
