The Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: FSMA Foot Dragging Prompts Lawsuit

September 4, 2012

Lara L. Sowinski

Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

Editor-in-Chief Lara L. Sowinski

Editor-in-Chief Lara L. Sowinski

A weekly audio blog by editor-in-chief, Lara Sowinski, on what’s hot in the food supply chain industry. New audio blogs will be released every Monday morning. Today's featured audio blog: FSMA Foot Dragging Prompts Lawsuit.

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The Connected Industry: 2025 Cold Chain Logistics Map

Discover how the The Connected Industry: 2025 Cold Chain Logistics Map can guide your logistics strategy. Stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry!

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Women in Supply Chain Award Paves Way for Future Female Logistics Leaders

These women are doing remarkable things for their communities, organizations and teams and are paving the way for future young female leaders to be a part of an industry that’s making a difference. Thank you to this year's sponsors.

Top Tech Startup Award: AI-Powered Startups Address Today's Supply Chain Challenges

Many of today's AI-powered startups address these challenges with dashboards, cloud-based solutions, data analytics, optimized offerings, real-time visibility, procurement systems and more.

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USDA, Wisconsin Receive $23.2M to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure

The 30 Infrastructure Grants and the previously announced 41 Equipment Grants total 71 projects in Wisconsin funded through RFSI are designed to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain while strengthening local and regional food systems.

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FSMA 204 Compliance to Fundamentally Change How the Cold Chain Works

Starting Jan. 6, 2025, FSMA 204 will apply to all foods on the FDA's Food Traceability List. What does this mean for the cold food chain industry? And for those companies still not in compliance, what are the next steps?

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How FSMA Compliance Helps Keep Holiday Meals Safe

Here's why organizations need to implement a proactive, real-time approach to security that will protect consumers while ensuring reputation and brand loyalty remain intact.

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Post-Election Outlook for Supply Chain

Supply chain experts are contemplating what it means to have the Trump administration come on board in 2025 and how it will shape the supply chain outlook.

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How Emerging Technologies are Transforming Ingredient Supply Chains

Looking ahead, the integration of cutting-edge solutions will continue to elevate standards across the industry, ensuring a sustainable and secure food system for businesses and consumers alike.

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Axiom Cloud’s New Compliance Reporting to Help Grocery Retailers and Cold Storage Operators Meet EPA and CARB Requirements

This new feature helps grocery retailers and cold storage facilities become “audit-ready” before the EPA begins enforcement of the AIM Act on Jan. 1, 2026.

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Hygiena Acquires Nexcor Food Safety Technologies to Strengthen Food Safety Data Analytics

Nexcor Food Safety Technologies is the creator of KLEANZ and CAMS-PM software solutions for managing sanitation and equipment maintenance in food and beverage manufacturing facilities.

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Beyond Compliance: Getting The Most Out of Your Cold Chain Warehouse Audit

The best cold chains run on trust and clarity. When crews understand why temperature limits matter, when contractors know their exact responsibilities, when leadership sees the real operational picture, that's when lasting improvements take hold.

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8 Tips for Rigorous Cold Chain Management

When integrated into a robust quality control strategy, the following strategies can help to minimize temperature abuse and maximize perishable shelf life and quality.

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Creating a Culture of Food Safety in Food Supply Logistics

The complexity of modern logistics and the speed at which food moves across borders necessitate a proactive approach to food safety.

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

To feed the world sustainably by 2070 would require limiting warming to below 2°C while producing 40% more calories to feed a projected global population of around 10 billion people.

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

The global cold chain logistics market is set to be worth $1,245.2 billion by 2033 at a 14.5% CAGR, according to research released by Custom Market Insights.

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

From labor shortages to hard-to-reach spaces, facility managers are facing significant cleaning challenges. This quick survey will explore how machine-based cleaning solutions are helping overcome these issues.

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

Harris may focus on tighter regulations and sustainability, while Trump could prioritize deregulation and lower costs.

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Why Regionalized Distribution and Fresh Produce are a Perfect Match

A fresher, more reliable supply can and should alter customer expectations around what goods are affordable and readily available for them and their communities.

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Verifiable Trust: How Technology is Transforming Food Supply Chain Integrity

EU's TRICK Project is creating a potential lifeline for an industry drowning in manual documentation processes and plagued by transparency issues.

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Sampling Plan Module to Enhance Food Safety Management

Hygiena launched its latest innovation within the SureTrend platform: the Sampling Plan Module, designed to address key challenges faced by food safety professionals.

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

Adding tracking hardware and a robust software system to collate and categorize the most important operational data will allow you to keep the food supply chain safe.

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Supply Chain Transparency Promotes Sustainable Food Systems

With transparency and sustainability dominating consumer concerns, gaining insight into the origins of agrifood and non-agricultural food commodities is a crucial first step in forging a robust and resilient food supply chain.

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

As organizations navigate the complexities of FSMA compliance within the food and beverage industry, the strategic adoption of advanced technologies and strategies is a competitive advantage.

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

Although large manufacturers receive most of the media attention for food recalls, these 600,000 small food manufacturers also face large-scale recalls on a daily basis. The proper risk strategy and the right insurance are critical.

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Listeria Outbreak Highlights Need for More Digitalized Food Safety Approaches

By embracing emerging technologies, food operators can do their part to protect customers, preserve lives, and position themselves for success in the evolving food safety landscape.

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How Advanced Packaging Technologies Enhance Food Security

Advanced packaging technologies are transforming the food industry by extending shelf life and monitoring freshness to ensure product integrity.

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

Eight food organizations formed the Food Industry FSMA 204 Collaboration to enhance industry-wide awareness of the FSMA 204 rule.