How ISO 22000 Helps Assure a Safe Thanksgiving Feast
With all the food prep and cooking involved in Thanksgiving, it is important not to overlook one critical aspect: food safety. ISO 22000:2018, the international…
Health Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods & Food Safety
It is estimated that 70% of the US food supply is comprised of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), 55% of calories from people aged 1 and older in…
Differences between European and American Food Standards
In the global food market, understanding the differences between European and US food standards is critical. For instance, picture this: you are perusing the bread…
Dry vs. Wet Scallops: Why Most Aren’t Ideal for Searing
If you are shopping at a mega-supermarket chain, you are likely purchasing wet scallops without realizing it. While wet and dry scallops may look similar,…
ISO 22000-1:2025—Prerequisites Programs on Food Safety
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 81% of investigated foodborne illness outbreaks were attributed to contamination of hands and surfaces, highlighting…
ISO 6498:2012—Animal Feeding Stuffs
Animal feed quality control directly impacts the safety and quality of animal products intended for human consumption. It involves a range of tests and measures…
What Does the “Organic” Label Mean?
Popular claims on products today include “clean,” “natural,” “regenerative,” “free-range,” “sustainably harvested,” and “green.” None of these claims are federally regulated—but “organic” is. All products…
ISO 18794:2018—Coffee Sensory Analysis Vocabulary
Rather than beans, coffee beans are actually considered seeds of the coffee cherry fruit. Growing on tall shrubs and bushes that resemble a berry bush,…
How Standards Support Healthy Living in Blue Zones
Do you know what Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Loma Linda, California; Ikaria, Greece; and Nicoya, Costa Rica all have in common? These are the five…