Food
Hundreds of IAFP posters detail the latest in food safety technology
This year’s IAFP 2020 event, “A Virtual Annual Meeting”, Oct. 26-28 will feature hundreds of poster presentations detailing current information on a variety of topics relating to food safety. The posters provide quantity and quality of information on the latest methods and technologies available. The posters are available for advanced viewing for registered attendees here. …
Florida man accused of breaking into multiple homes, eating victim’s food
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A Florida man went on a crime spree that involved him breaking into three homes and stealing two vehicles before he was caught yelling in someone’s yard, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the first call about Christopher Pennington, 47, came early Wednesday morning from a 73-year-old man …
High-Dose Vitamin D Food Supplements Often Unnecessary and Even Harmful
In humans, vitamin D is formed in the skin following its exposure to sunlight. In comparison to the body’s own formation of vitamin D, dietary consumption generally makes up only a relatively small proportion of the vitamin D supply to the body. While an overdose resulting from the body’s own production is not possible, …
Grantham school close to raising money to refurbish its food technology room
An additional needs school in Grantham is close to raising the money it needs to refurbish its food technology room. Ambergate Sports College needs a total of £17,500 for the project and has so far raised£14,932. The school, part of Grantham Additional Needs Fellowship, hopes a final boost will help it reach its target for …
Venezuela’s Food Chain Is Breaking, and Millions Go Hungry
Ana Nuñez, a 62-year-old retired municipal worker in western Venezuela, says her meals often consist of just a few corn-flour pancakes, known as arepas. Even when she has money to buy groceries in the city of Maracaibo’s teeming flea market, she said that “instead of quality food they sell garbage, like animal hides and rotten …
Honolulu refrigerated food warehouse found in violation of health and safety regulations
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A food refrigeration corporation violated the Federal Clean Air Act after an inspection revealed that its Honolulu warehouse failed to meet several health and safety regulations, again. [Hawaii’s Breaking News–Download the FREE KHON2 app for iOS or Android] The investigation, conducted in 2019 by the U.S. Environmental Program Agency (EPA), revealed Unicold …
Food Packaging Technology and Equipment Market Is Expected to Increase with Positive Growth Rate, Owing to the Adoption of the Modern Advertising Technology
Food Packaging Technology and Equipment Market research report provides insightful information about the Global Food Packaging Technology and Equipment Market for the base year 2019 and the forecast between 2020 and 2027. The market value, market share, market size, and revenue have been estimated based on the product types, application outlook, and regional segmentation of …
Retirement communities use technology, creativity to keep residents well and connected | Food + Living
For 66 years, Marion and Robert Brubaker have been inseparable, from their 48 years in music ministry at York’s Zion United Church of Christ to a post-retirement move to Willow Valley Communities in 2017. When Robert needed more assistance with everyday activities, he moved into The Glen, the community’s skilled nursing facility. Marion made the …
The latest businesses to be fined for breaking COVID-19 health orders
WINNIPEG — Two more businesses in Winnipeg, including a club and a hookah lounge, have been slapped with hefty fines for allegedly breaking COVID-19 public health orders. According to the province, the World Famous Palomino Club, located at 436 Main Street, was given two fines of $2,542 on August 31. The province said the fines …
Marel Agrees to Acquire TREIF, a German Food Cutting Technology Provider
Marel is pleased to announce an agreement to acquire German food cutting technology provider TREIF Maschinenbau GmbH (“TREIF”). The two companies have a great strategic and cultural fit with complementary product portfolios and geographic presence, creating a strong platform to enhance further growth. About TREIFTREIF, a family-owned business headquartered in Oberlahr, Germany is at the …
