Protecting Consumers and Brands from Food Safety Scares  April 5, Fresh Plaza Read what industry experts view as key steps to take to protect consumers and their brands… Blog: Critical Design and Process Steps for Successful Prototypes April 8, more »

How to Make China Suppliers Understand Your Requirements April 3, Global Sources When using a Chinese supplier, it is critical that the communication about components and processes are understood. Here are some tips on how to communicate with your suppliers…. more »

  3-D Printing is Revolutionizing Product Development March 20 –USA Today New printing technology can take product development into a whole new (safety) arena as rapid prototyping produces more innovative, higher quality products…   Consumer Demand Spurs Made in USA more »

Kosher Certification: A Model for Improving Private Food Safety Audits March 20, Food Safety News Many consumers use Kosher certification as a proxy for strict product safety audits… The Role of Critical Risks in Internal Audits March 19, Help Net more »

Study by TÜV: Consumers Value Safety over Brand March 7, Yahoo News Consumers willing to pay 15% premium for safer products; 57% of manufacturers, distributors, retailers unable to trace components through supply chain according to survey.    FTC: Consumer Protection more »