Kristen Hampshire
Recent Articles
Traceability Update: Collaborating Toward Compliance
Players across the food industry supply chain are on deadline with the FSMA 204 compliance finish line just a year away.
Sanitation Supplement: Manage Food Safety Risks with Seek & Destroy Method
Renowned food safety advocate and food processing scientist John Butts delivers a 1-2-3 punch plan for controlling and preventing contamination.
The Science Behind Flavorings
There’s a science behind flavor — and it’s complex. Dig into how flavors work, the differences between using a third-party firm and developing flavors in-house, the role of the supply chain and more.
The Big Eight Gets a New Member: Sesame
With sesame listed as the ninth major allergen and a requirement for food companies to implement best practices and labeling to warn consumers, here is some guidance as we move toward the Jan. 1, 2023, adoption date.
'Food Allergies are a Public Health Issue.'
With about 32 million Americans allergic to at least one ingredient or food, airtight allergen risk management protocols can make all the difference to a vulnerable population.
Lab Management Tips & Tricks
Before you partner with a lab or create an in-house testing site, be sure that certain capabilities are in place.
Mohammad Salehi's Heray Spice is Built on Safety, Quality and Giving Back
The company is introducing the coveted spice to the U.S. market while giving Afghan farmers a business model that produces income and supports local schools.
Upward Farms' Processes Help Make Quality a Byproduct
Vertical farm Upward Farms produces USDA Organic microgreens in an aquaponic, closed-loop environment.
How Food Safety Pros Can Leverage HR to Build Better Culture
Your human resources department is a critical link in connecting employees to the company’s quality assurance and food safety values.
5 Tips to Refocus Your Cleaning Processes
The pandemic prompted the entire world to zero in on cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting. But it’s also provided an opportunity for the food industry to refocus on its processes and procedures, including what each step in this process actually means.