Slaughter of Poultry and Animals
Slaughter of poultry and animals refers to the process of humanely and efficiently ending the lives of these animals for food production. The primary…
Food industry
Acrylamide, a potential carcinogen
Occurrence Normally, acrylamide is not present in raw food products; however, during thermal processing, it is produced and found in high amounts in carbohydrate-rich…
The safe food imperative
The safe food imperative compels us to prioritize food safety at every stage of the food system, from production to consumption, in order to…
Effects of COVID-19 on the food industry
As the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, the tremendous emphasis has been focused on food supply chains becoming robust in a time of crisis. Food supply…
Traceability in the food industry
What is the meaning of traceability in food? Traceability is usually the ability to identify the origin of a food, an entity or a…
An overview of food quality assurance (QA) systems
Food quality assurance refers to the systematic processes and procedures implemented by food companies to ensure that their products meet specific quality standards and…
The role of marketing in assuring food quality and safety
At the marketing level, retailers are responsible for the quality and safety of the food. Their premises must adhere to guidelines to ensure that…
The role of manufacturers in assuring food quality and safety
The manufacturing sector obtains inputs from the producers and transforms them into finished products through a number of ways. The processing techniques used by…