Anyone who has been through a GFSI audit has been challenged to discuss and provide proof of a Business Continuity Plan. If you’re anything like me, the answer evolved over the years from “huh” to “well we’ll manage” to “our plan is to xxx”. But did we ever really think through “xxx” and did we […]
The article below has been getting a lot of press the last few weeks. I became aware of the study early on for a few reasons – 1. I’m a Penn State alumna from the College of Ag; 2. The advisor to the study is a close colleague of mine and 3. This is my […]
On June 28, 2013 FSIS published the updated guidelines for equine slaughter in the US. Less than 1 week later the first grant of inspection was announced to Valley Meats Company located in Roswell, NM with two more expected shortly. Animal Welfare groups immediately filed petitions to halt the anticipated slaughter stating that FSIS was […]
After many delays, missteps and ultimately a lawsuit the U.S District Court earlier this week issued a ruling which may result in some firm deadlines for FSMA rule-making. While hailed by some as progress for the most part this directive creates as many questions as it answers. The decision states that all proposed rules must […]
Just days after the global “March on Monsanto”, USDA-APHIS issued a press release stating that unapproved altered wheat was found growing in a field in Oregon. While questions remain as to the why and how – reports vary on local farmers reporting, spot testing by the government and the like – the fallout is likely […]