
EMP Water Sampling Step-By-Step Guide
Tuesday, 09 November 2021
by AnnMargaret Dwyer
Sampling your facility’s water is an important part of your environmental monitoring program. Use this step-by-step guide to properly sample your water and of course, if you need any extra
- Published in Resources, Starter Series, Testing & Analysis
Environmental Monitoring Swab Record Form (FREE TEMPLATE)
Wednesday, 03 November 2021
by AnnMargaret Dwyer
There are many ways that you can track the swabs you take for your environmental monitoring program. Some prefer excel spreadsheets, while others use printable word documents. To assist with
- Published in Resources, Starter Series, Templates, Testing & Analysis
Passive Air Sampling Step-By-Step Guide
Thursday, 28 October 2021
by AnnMargaret Dwyer
Living microorganisms can be found everywhere, including suspended in the air. Due to this fact, it is essential to monitor the air for microbial and fungal contaminants. Excessive amounts of
- Published in Resources, Starter Series, Testing & Analysis
Environmental Monitoring Program Swabbing Schedule Template (FREE EXCEL TEMPLATE)
Thursday, 21 October 2021
by AnnMargaret Dwyer
When you build and conduct your environmental monitoring program, documentation is a key part of doing so successfully. With this Swabbing Schedule Template, you can start to get organized and
- Published in Resources, Templates, Testing & Analysis
The DFA of California Selects its Scholarship Recipients
Friday, 17 September 2021
by AnnMargaret Dwyer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SACRAMENTO, California, September 17, 2021 — The Dried Fruit Association (DFA) of California Scholarship Foundation announces the selection of its 2021 recipients. The scholarship program is aimed
- Published in News
Food Safety Culture and SQF (Free On-Demand Webinar)
Wednesday, 01 September 2021
by AnnMargaret Dwyer
Do you know how to implement a successful food safety culture for your SQF audit? Join us as we talk with SQF about what food safety culture looks like, and
Top Three HACCP Non-Conformities in the Tree Nut Industry
Thursday, 26 August 2021
by AnnMargaret Dwyer
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points or HACCP for short – It’s the foundation for food safety worldwide, the program that brought food manufacturing into alignment, and a powerful tool for
- Published in Audit Prep, HACCP
Food Microbiology 101 (Free On-Demand Webinar)
Thursday, 17 June 2021
by AnnMargaret Dwyer
This webinar is a must-watch for food industry professionals seeking an introduction to the challenges caused by microorganisms in food. In this webinar, Thomas Jones, the Senior Director of Analytical
- Published in Resources, Starter Series, Testing & Analysis, Webinars
Risk Assessments in the Context of SQF (Free On-Demand Webinar)
Thursday, 10 June 2021
by AnnMargaret Dwyer
Do you struggle with understanding SQF risk assessment requirements? Food safety programs have always been risk-based. Programs must be crafted, and the food safety team’s decisions made, based on specific
Nut Intake May Increase Cognitive Performance of Older Adults
Friday, 04 June 2021
by AnnMargaret Dwyer
Press Release from INC – International Nut & Dried Fruit Council An INC-funded study, recently published in BMC Geriatrics1 showed that a moderate intake of nuts may lead to improved
- Published in News