New Zealand’s Food Safety on Par With US, Says FDA

Michael Taylor, the Deputy Commissioner for Foods, said the agreement is the first step in what will soon be a key part of the agency’s import safety system.

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According to a report in Food Safety News, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has signed a “systems recognition” agreement with New Zealand, acknowledging the country’s food safety system is comparable to that in the U.S.

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SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain Kicks Off Dec. 3

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Creating a Culture of Food Safety in Food Supply Logistics

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Deloitte’s Food Systems Research Underscores Risk of Inaction to Decarbonizing Agricultural Sector

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Global Cold Chain Logistics Market Worth $1,245.2B by 2033

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Facility Cleaning Methods: Manual vs. Machine—What Works Best for You?

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Trumps vs. Harris: How Their Proposed Policies Impact Food and Beverage Companies

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Why Regionalized Distribution and Fresh Produce are a Perfect Match

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Verifiable Trust: How Technology is Transforming Food Supply Chain Integrity

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Sampling Plan Module to Enhance Food Safety Management

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The Intersection of IoT, Sustainability, and Food Safety: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

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Supply Chain Transparency Promotes Sustainable Food Systems

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Building a Traceable Food Chain: A Comprehensive Guide to FSMA Compliance

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Food Recalls in 2024 are Surging. What’s the Crisis Response?

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How Advanced Packaging Technologies Enhance Food Security

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8 Prominent Food Industry Organizations Partner to Tackle FSMA Rule 204 Challenges

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How to Identify and Recover from Breaches in Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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How Reverse Logistics Can Transform the Food Industry

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Cloud-Based Traceability Platform for Food and Beverage Processors

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Managing Port Congestion and Temperature Risks in the Global Supply Chain

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Wiliot Launches GenAI Tool for Insights into End-to-End Supply Chains

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PHT Growth Fund to Acquire and Invest in Post-Harvest Cold Chain

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