by Darryl David | Nov 28, 2015 | Cannabis Consumables
The following is an important subject and good article on smoking vs. ingesting, posted last year in the Daily Beast and written by Steven Wishnia. Although my business services are mostly focused on education in good manufacturing practices in making infused...
by Darryl David | Oct 27, 2015 | Ice Cream Consulting
More times than not I receive a call from an individual asking if something is really necessary for their new facility and oh by the way, the lease and some contractor agreements are signed and was told by an inspector I need to do “X”. The infamous “X.” It is a...
by Darryl David | Oct 20, 2015 | Dairy & Industry News
Ice cream and frozen dessert processors have their work cut out for them in a very competitive market, but recent numbers show some promise. Ice cream sales are ticking up, ice pop novelty sales increases are kicking the others to the curb and frozen yogurt and...
by Darryl David | Oct 13, 2015 | Ice Cream Consulting
Forrager.com targeted to the cottage community, offers a clear explanation of the term, posting each states law, what the cottage industry is about and foods identified as acceptable and unacceptable to make at home and sell to the public. What is a cottage food law?...
by Darryl David | Oct 6, 2015 | Ice Cream Consulting
From the Government Publishing Office: §110.5 Current Good Manufacturing Practice. (a) The criteria and definitions in this part shall apply in determining whether a food is adulterated (1) within the meaning of section 402(a)(3) of the act in that the food has been...
by Darryl David | Sep 29, 2015 | Ice Cream Consulting
Corn Sweeteners are produced in a variety of ways including liquid, syrup, and solid. Used in a variety of food applications including, beverages, baking, candy, confections, dairy, brewing and chocolate. Below is a chart showing dextrose equivalent (DE) percentage...
by Darryl David | Sep 22, 2015 | Ice Cream Consulting
FDA article for August 2004 and still applies today: Every year homemade ice cream causes several outbreaks of Salmonella infection with up to several hundred victims at church picnics, family reunions, and other large gatherings. From 1996 to 2000 (the latest year...
by Darryl David | Sep 16, 2015 | Ice Cream Consulting
There is a growing movement in California to support community-based food production, sometimes referred to as “cottage food,” “artisan food,” “slow food,” “locally based food,” or “urban agriculture” movements. These movements seek to connect food to local...
by Darryl David | Aug 26, 2015 | Dairy & Industry News
In food the manufacturing industry, food safety is the number one concern (or should be) to mitigate the possibility of sickening or killing customers via food poisoning. For any US manufacturer of ice cream or food it is required to apply for a license to operate....
by Darryl David | Aug 3, 2015 | Dairy & Industry News
The Pompeo bill also called “The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act 2015” and by opponents as “The Deny Americans the Right to Know Act.” Opponents of the bill considered it a dangerous bill for our food supply and the public’s right to access safe food. State...
