Kristen Hampshire

The author is a frequent contributor to PCT.

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.