Small Business Guide to Cannery Inspection Programs For small food businesses engaged in canning, understanding and complying with cannery inspection programs is crucial for ensuring food safety, meeting regulatory requirements, and avoiding costly recalls. This guide breaks down what small businesses need to know about these...
Caffeine Testing for Optimal Coffee Concentration Situation A specialty coffee roaster aimed to standardize their product by ensuring each serving contained exactly 100 mg of caffeine to meet customer expectations and comply with labeling standards. Problem The roaster faced inconsistencies in caffeine content due to variability in coffee bean...
What is a Process Authority Letter (PAL)? A Process Authority Letter (PAL) is a document issued by a certified process authority—an expert in food safety and processing. This letter confirms that a food product’s manufacturing process is scientifically validated to ensure safety, specifically by controlling hazards...