Japan’s Aiya eyes growth opportunities in Middle East’s nascent matcha marketJapan-headquartered Aiya is looking to seize growth opportunities in the Middle East, where the matcha market is still in its infancy and has significant room for expansion.The firm made its entry into the region five years ago, at a time where matcha was relatively unknown
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company
New Zealand Food Safety has advised people not to consume a brand of unpasteurized, raw fruit juice as the company behind the products was not registered. The agency said it had become aware of an unregulated manufacturer and seller of raw fruit juice. Without controls during processing, pathogens can enter the product making it unsafe
Michigan State University’s Online Master of Science (MS) in Food Safety Program (MSU OFS) is set to host an event June 11-13, 2024, featuring prominent figures in the field—Frank Yiannas and Bill Marler. The event aims to ignite conversations on tools, strategies, and behavior-based science essential for creating a robust food safety culture in the
FDA Commissioner Robert Califf The FDA commissioner is scheduled to testify at a hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Accountability next week. Commissioner Robert Califf is the only witness scheduled for the hearing, which is set for 1 p.m. EDT on April 11. The hearing will be open to the
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and food manufacturer Mars have renewed their partnership on food safety. Maximo Torero, FAO’s chief economist, and Dr. Abigail Stevenson, chief science officer for Mars, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote better understanding and application of Codex Alimentarius food standards. FAO and Mars will
The Alliance for a Stronger FDA is hosting Center Directors and other FDA senior leaders to discuss their portion of the the president’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget request (documents; analysis). Our food-focused lineup includes Human Foods Program Deputy Commission Jim Jones, Center for Veterinary Medicine Director Tracey Forfa, and Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs Michael
By Darin Detwiler In reflecting on the evolution of food safety over the past three decades, we observe a landscape marked by significant and escalating legal actions against companies responsible for outbreaks and violations. The effectiveness of these penalties, especially monetary fines, in preventing future lapses in food safety, merits a deeper examination. Jack-in-the-Box: This
With states like California, Illinois, and New York questioning the safety of certain food additives and some other chemicals used in food, the public is wondering if a food is safe to eat if it contains chemicals. The Food and Drug Administration gave one of Its long essay questions that answered that question this week.
Bacterial populations remain stable despite cleaning efforts in ready-to-eat food facilities, according to researchers. Scientists from the Quadram Institute and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are working on how Listeria persists in ready-to-eat (RTE) food production environments. Researchers hope that understanding how Listeria survives in these environments could inform better laboratory testing of cleaning methods.