Pasteurization has saved countless lives since Louis Pasteur introduced it in the 1860s. With the raw milk debate more heated than ever in 2026, here's what pasteurization actually does, how it works, and why the science behind it has never been stronger. What Is pasteurization? Pasteurization is the process of heating a food or beverage to a specific temperature for a defined period of time to destroy harmful bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens, without fully sterilizing the product or significantly altering its flavor and nutritional value. The process is named after French scientist Louis Pasteur, who first demonstrated it in the 1860s. Today, pasteurization is required by law for milk sold in interstate commerce in the United States, and is applied to a wide range of products …
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In the IoT revolution for supply chains, visibility has become the eighth wonder of the world. Visibility enables shippers, carriers, and anyone delivering goods to know where they are and how they are performing at any given time. In the past, such visibility has been delayed – and in some cases it still is. But we are entering the age where supply chain monitoring is done in real-time, continuously, for single shipments or groups of shipments. Visibility and monitoring are not only gaining complexity, they are also becoming more effective than ever before; as a result, shippers expect significant gains from it. Different Monitoring Applications Nowadays, shippers are most concerned with the quality of their cargo at arrival and the assurance that the cargo remains in its intended …
This is a 2019 news post. For the rules that apply now, start with Key Federal Food Safety Laws: A Complete Compliance Guide (Updated 2026). Every year since 1993, FRUIT LOGISTICA has hosted a global trade show serving the international fresh produce market. The show covers every sector of the fresh produce business to provide a comprehensive view of the innovations, products, and services along the international supply chain. The company also provides a trends report, often with a central theme. In 2019, this theme was "Surprises in the Store." Their explanation of this theme centers on gaining an understanding of the dynamics at play with consumers as they purchase fresh fruit and vegetables. Their comprehensive surveys, which encompass markets in Europe and North America, not only …
This is a 2019 news post. For the rules that apply now, start with Key Federal Food Safety Laws: A Complete Compliance Guide (Updated 2026). FRUIT LOGISTICA, a global trade show serving the international fresh produce market, covers all facets of the business of foodservice in order to provide a comprehensive view of the innovations, products, and services along the international supply chain. The company also presents a trends report at the tradeshow, in addition to making it available to anyone via free download. The FRUIT LOGISTICA report provides several insightful findings, particularly for the food supply chain that drives this niche market. In-Store Personnel are Key to Successful Delivery of Produce For one, they found that retailers are challenged to create a team of passionate …
In part 2 of our series we discussed how a food recall can be devastating, even for a company not responsible for the outbreak of foodborne illness. All the more reason manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and retailers must take measures to effectively mitigate the risk, and if a recall is inescapable, to manage the process as effectively as possible. In the unfortunate event of a recall, response time is critical. Each organization along the food supply chain must react immediately according to the best practices of recall management. Since there can be no question about the correct course of action, that means already having a recall plan in place as part of established food safety management system (FSMS). Only an FSMS can make a recall as painless as possible. Responding to Food …
Every year, the USDA manages over 100 recalls (sometimes as many as 150) across the United States. These recalls are made for a wide range of issues, from something as simple as an undeclared allergen to issues as dangerous as Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). Recently, a wholesale grocer recalled pre-cooked and raw meat and poultry products due to a lack of fridge temperature monitoring along the supply chain. This in and of itself is not particularly uncommon, however, the difference between this and more common recalls is the fact that the breakdown in food safety occurred as a result of temperature abuse during transport. Grocery Asset Sensors Help Prevent Spoiled Foods C&S Wholesale Grocers, the largest wholesale grocery supply company in the United States, acts as a …