February 15, 2023

ProPak Philippines 2023: See you next year!

Glenwood Technologies International (GTI) and the Food Safety Trends Philippines Magazine (FSTM) took part as an exhibitor and a media partner at the third iteration of ProPak Philippines last February 1-3, 2023, at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
January 25, 2023

ProPak Philippines 2023: Join our face-to-face seminar!

The 3rd iteration of ProPak Philippines is almost upon us! Visit us at Booth E5 on February 1-3, 2023 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Be updated on the latest trends and updates on food safety by joining our free face-to-face technical seminar.
January 12, 2023

ProPak Philippines 2023

The Holiday season is frequently associated with parties, and because these events typically involve food, several food safety hazards can be present. Foodborne diseases, commonly known as food poisoning
March 18, 2022

Food and the Future: Digital Transformation in the Food Industry (Excerpt)

Within the increasingly competitive technology landscape, data is the most essential commodity. Data has been so valuable that when managed and analyzed properly, it can provide correct insights that businesses can use to innovate and grow. Today, higher-quality data can now be captured quicker and in greater volumes due to the Internet of Things (IoT).
February 14, 2022

Strengthening the Philippine Food Safety Regulatory System (Excerpt)

From 2019 until the third quarter of 2021, the FDA-CFRR has handled 835 reports with majority from consumer complaints arising from product defects (e.g., presence of physical contaminant, sub-par physical appearance, etc.), followed by reports on potentially violative processed food products, and lastly by foodborne disease outbreaks as coordinated by the DOH — Epidemiology Bureau, Epidemiological and Surveillance Units (i.e., Regional, Provincial, City/Municipal).
February 14, 2022

COVID-19 and Its Effects on the Food Industry (Excerpt)

The presence of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (sSOPs), and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) afforded the food industry an upper hand in wading through the tides of the pandemic. Modifications to these existing food safety programs and better employee practices can certainly propel food businesses forward.
January 13, 2022

Initiatives and Strategies of the HORECA Industry in Response to the Crisis (Excerpt)

With the pandemic waning in many countries, Dr. Leana Wen, professor at George Washington University, outlined a three-pronged approach to end the pandemic with the caveat that COVID-19 is here to stay for the foreseeable future. Increasing vaccination and maintaining mask mandates or continued recommendations to wear masks should be added to this sensible approach.
January 7, 2022

COVID-19: Behind the Headlines and Food Safety Challenges (Excerpt)

"With the pandemic waning in many countries, Dr. Leana Wen, professor at George Washington University, outlined a three-pronged approach to end the pandemic with the caveat that COVID-19 is here to stay for the foreseeable future. Increasing vaccination and maintaining mask mandates or continued recommendations to wear masks should be added to this sensible approach. 1. Making vaccines available for younger children 2. The need for oral outpatient treatment for COVID-19 3. The need for free or inexpensive readily available rapid tests"
January 22, 2020

Food Allergen Management: Advancing Your Food Safety Program

“Food allergies are an abnormal immune response to the normally harmless food protein. Unfortunately, there is no cure for food allergies. Avoidance of allergenic food is the only foolproof way of preventing allergic reactions. Despite such avoidance, cross-contamination or cross-contact still poses a real danger that food allergy sufferers encounter every day.”
January 16, 2020

ProPak Philippines 2020 Technical Seminars

Visit us at our booth during the ProPak Philippines 2020 on February 5-7, 2020 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Be updated on the latest trends and updates on food safety by joining our technical seminars.
January 16, 2020

ProPak Philippines 2020

ProPak Philippines is the international processing and packaging trade event for the Philippines, and the perfect platform to access a robust and expanding industry and market. To be held on February 5-7, 2020 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, the trade event would be hosted for the second consecutive year, aiming to deliver a focused industry event connecting international suppliers to local and regional buyers.
January 8, 2020

Importance of Blockchain Technology

Learn the importance of integrating blockchain technology in food safety management. Read the article of Dr. Manny Garcia entitled “New Tech on the Block Tackles Critical Issues in the Food Supply Chain” in the 8th issue of the Food Safety Trends PH Magazine.Get your copy now by subscribing to this link https://lnkd.in/feci5Gu. For advertising and subscription inquiries, contact (+632) 8.470.2325 or e-mail [email protected].
January 24, 2019

Event: ProPak Philippines 2019

See you at the ProPak Philippines 2019 on January 24-25, 2019 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. Visit us at the media center (Booth No. […]
COVID-19 and Food Safety