Food Safety
AI in the Food Industry: So Much More than “ChatGPT”
By Ben Miller, COO & EVP of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Technological advancements are reshaping the food and beverage industry at every level, yet
June 23, 2025
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Canada
Prime Minister Carney Focuses on Canada Strength and Independence
“Who’s ready? Who’s ready to stand up for Canada with me? Who’s ready to build Canada strong?” Prime Minister Mark Carney opened his victory
June 20, 2025
Public Health
Midge-Transmitted Oropouche Spreading Geographically
A recent risk assessment from the WHO has warned of significant spread of the Oropouche virus (OROV) transmitted to humans by midges. While the
June 18, 2025
Food Safety
There’s No R in June. How Safe Are Oyster Products?
Oyster contamination is in the news on a regular basis with FDA issuing advisories against their selling, serving, or consumption. Perhaps we could put
June 17, 2025
Public Health
Measles Vaccine Advised for ALL International Travel
With measles cases rising around the world, the CDC has revised its measles vaccine guidance, advising that all international travelers be fully vaccinated against
June 11, 2025
India
Fast Track Your Foods Across the US Border
Did you know there is a program to fast-track your imported foods across the US border? The Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP), a provision
June 10, 2025
Food Safety
California Proposes Ban on “Particularly Harmful” Ultra-Processed Foods in Schools
As the HHS was publishing its MAHA report finding ultra-processed foods to be a key factor in root cause of childhood chronic disease, and
June 10, 2025
Cannabis
Questions on Marijuana Rescheduling Continue Under Trump Administration
Recent personnel actions at the HHS and DEA may be boding well … or not … for the re-uptake of the proposed marijuana rescheduling
June 9, 2025
Public Health
Vaccine Limits Increase Need for Preventive Practices
Although the risk of humans being infected by and transmitting avian influenza remains low, a National Academies of Science panel explained that, while the
June 4, 2025
