Camarillo, California (October 17, 2024) — Hygiena^®, a leader in food safety and quality control solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation within the SureTrend^® platform: the Sampling Plan Module. Designed to address key challenges faced by food safety professionals, the new module offers a streamlined, efficient approach to sampling management that enhances traceability, simplifies data management and improves collaboration.

Traditional sampling processes are often plagued by inefficiencies and challenges, including manual data entry, fragmented communication and difficulties in maintaining regulatory compliance. The new Sampling Plan Module was developed to tackle these issues directly, ensuring a smoother, more reliable approach to sampling management.

"We understand the difficulties food safety teams face when managing complex sampling plans across different product lines and facilities," said Mark Carter, Sr. Global Software Product Manager at Hygiena. "Our new Sampling Plan Module automates many of the manual tasks and provides real-time updates, enabling teams to focus on what truly matters: ensuring the safety and quality of their products."

Key Features of the Sampling Plan Module

Efficient Sampling Plan Creation and Management: Customizable templates allow users to quickly set up sampling plans, with automated scheduling and notifications to ensure timely execution. Real-time updates enable teams to adapt swiftly to changing requirements.

Enhanced Traceability and Compliance: The module offers centralized tracking and documentation of sampling activities, complete with unique sample IDs and timestamp records, simplifying audit preparations and ensuring compliance.

Seamless Collaboration: Automatic notifications and alerts keep stakeholders informed, while easy sharing of sampling plans and results ensures effective coordination with external labs and team members.

Data-Driven Insights for Continuous Improvement: The module's analytical capabilities convert raw sampling data into actionable insights, helping teams identify areas for optimization and track key performance metrics.

For companies without the resources to implement a full-scale Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), the Sampling Plan Module provides a light version of LIMS functionality, offering efficient data management without the complexity and cost. The module acts as a unified platform, consolidating information and automating workflows to streamline the sampling process.

For more information about the Sampling Plan Module or to schedule a personalized demo, please visit Hygiena's website.

Regina, Sask., Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Protein Industries Canada is now accepting expressions of interest (EOIs) for a new round of technology projects with a focus on the blending of pulses and cereals to create the next generation of high-protein, plant-based ingredients and food products.

“As people look to include more protein and fibre in their diets, we are seeing demand for new functionality in ingredients,” Senior Director of Programs Lisa Campbell said. “Combining pulses and cereals can improve the overall protein and fibre content of the food product, while also combining to create a more complete protein. Combining pulses and cereals—two of Canada’s mainstay crops—can help food manufacturers meet the demand of consumers for healthy baked goods and snack food items.”

Through this call, Protein Industries Canada is looking to invest $10 million into projects to explore the blending of cereals and pulses, as well as projects that only contain cereals – with a preference to wheat or barley. This is the first time that Protein Industries Canada has issued a call specifically to cereal-based projects. Previous projects focused on establishing the innovation infrastructure for crops such as peas and fava. While that support remains, it is recognised that expanding to include more cereals is key to furthering Canada’s ingredient manufacturing and food processing sector and building a stronger ecosystem overall.

In addition to the expanded call, Protein Industries Canada will also now consider projects with a minimum of two collaborators, a decrease from the previous three. One partner must be an SME, and projects must include the use of a high-protein dryland crop. Approved projects may receive up to 45 per cent reimbursement of eligible costs.

“Collaboration is key to the Global Innovation Cluster model, and Protein Industries Canada believes that collaboration along the value chain is key to advancing innovation in our ingredient manufacturing and food processing ecosystem. However, we have learnt that it can be difficult for companies at certain points of the value chain to effectively collaborate with multiple companies,” Campbell said. “Our goal is collaboration that is beneficial to all of the partners. So, while three collaborators is still our preference, we recognize that, at times, two may lead to a stronger project.”

Interested consortiums are asked to visit proteinindustriescanada.ca/technology.

Thirteen speakers from across the food industry are scheduled to speak. Mike Fata is the key note speaker. Presentation titles are attached and are compelling. There is a student poster competition as well.

Lunch and light refreshments are provided. Please RSVP here by Thursday, October 31 to help us plan.

Attached below is the final agenda for the RCFTR Food Technology and Research Day event on Thursday, Nov 14.

Attachments:

Agenda Invitation Food Technology and Research Day Nov 14.pdf

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Camarillo, California (October 10, 2024) — Hygiena^® is proud to announce that Mark Carter, our Senior Global Software Product Manager, assumed the presidency of the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) at the conclusion of the IAFP 2024 Annual Meeting. This prestigious role highlights Mark’s extensive expertise in food safety and quality management, as well as his commitment to advancing public health on a global scale, reinforcing Hygiena's leadership in the industry.

Mark Carter brings a wealth of experience to both Hygiena and IAFP, as an industry expert. As the CEO of MC Squared Enterprises, Inc. (MC2), he has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of life science business, food safety and technology development. His consultancy has been instrumental in helping organizations worldwide enhance public health initiatives. Before joining Hygiena, Mark held several influential positions, including Chief Operating Officer of Matrix Sciences and CEO of QCL. His background also includes pivotal roles at Kraft Foods and McKee Foods Corporation, where he focused on microbiology and food safety.

Mark’s longstanding involvement with IAFP, dating back to 1993, is a testament to his dedication to the field of food safety. Over the years, he has contributed significantly to the Association through various leadership roles, including serving on multiple committees and co-founding the Sample Prep working group. His commitment to IAFP is further evidenced by his active participation in the organization of technical symposia, poster presentations and his involvement in key Professional Development Groups (PDGs) focused on Applied Laboratory Methods and Food Sanitation and Hygiene.

At Hygiena, we are honored to have leaders like Mark Carter who are not only experts in their field but also passionate about making a global impact on food safety. Mark’s appointment as President of IAFP is a reflection of his exceptional leadership and his deep knowledge of food production, which is relevant across every segment and product line at Hygiena.

"Mark Carter’s presidency at IAFP is a significant achievement that underscores Hygiena’s commitment to excellence and innovation in food safety," said Steven Nason, CEO of Hygiena. "His expertise and vision have always been inspiring, and I have no doubt that under his leadership, the association will continue to thrive and achieve new heights. This is a well-deserved recognition of Mark’s hard work and passion for advancing our industry.”

As Mark takes on this new role, he remains committed to his work at Hygiena, where he leads the development of our global software product strategies. His leadership at IAFP will undoubtedly bring new insights and strengthen our mission to create innovative diagnostics for a healthier world.

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