Commemorative statements for World Food Safety Day center on science based strategies. But where does that lead in the face of rising conflict zones, disruption of supply chains, 420,000 deaths from food contamination (WHO) and hampered regulatory collaboration? Re-assess or regress?
Today’s food supply and traceability challenges present multiple risks. GFSF’s newsletter, FOCUS, has featured AI as an ideal food safety compliance tool. Given mounting risks, industry and regulatory authority AI applications can help.
Earth Day started 55 years ago- much to celebrate but much more work to do. We have the tools to protect our environment and ensure safe food. If only we’d use them wisely. Join us in launching CPC (commodity plus carbon) futures as a new start for global ag.
America’s Food Safety System Is Failing, and Consumers Are Paying the Price (Food & Wine) Food recalls rose by 41% last year, and illnesses from contaminated food doubled.
National Ag Day pays tribute to American farmers and their tireless efforts to provide food security, quality food, and sustainable production for the future. Now, it’s our turn to show our gratitude. CPC (commodity plus carbon)futures offers premium prices for US crops is one way to show appreciation,
Tariffs and food safety don’t mix well, especially post COVID. The greater the disruption in markets, the higher the threat to US food supply chains and food safety. It’s a classic cost vs. benefit calculation.
Recent US FDA requirements on contamination risks associated with pre-harvest agricultural water will now include evaluations of on-farm mitigation measures. Rules replace 2015 measures— that’s a long wait for the consumer but better late than never.
USDA reports that China Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) announced the issuance of new and renewed biosafety certificates for genetically engineered (GE) events & 17 new biosafety certificates issued for GE crops approved for domestic cultivation and processing. Previously banned, GMO seed is likely to bring major supply chain shifts and food safety …