Automation, packaged refrigeration, packaging flexibility and new ideas in food safety design are among the trends in construction of production facilities for suppliers of grocery fresh perimeter items.
In the Age of FSMA, instore delis, bakeries and prepared foods departments and their suppliers know that if they don’t keep their facilities clean and pathogen-free, the consequences will be severe.
As 2018 nears, retailers and instore deli and bakery suppliers will keep a close eye on Washington, D.C., and other seats of governmental power, where existing and pending food safety and health-related legislation could significantly impact their industries.
When most people hear about a food recall, the first thing that comes to mind is foodborne illness — listeria, salmonella and E. coli being the usual suspects.