An investment in technology and a strong culture that promotes food safety and quality distinguish Wisconsin-based cheese company Sargento Foods Inc. from the crowd.
Lori Valigra writes about science, technology, and business for general and specialty news outlets in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, including coverage of the "farm to fork" movement and food safety. She’s been involved in several media startups, and had articles published by The Boston Globe, Reuters, Science magazine, and others. She holds an MS in science journalism from Boston University and a BS in medical writing from University of Pittsburgh. She won numerous journalism fellowships and awards, including the Knight Science Journalism Fellowship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Lori enjoys bicycling, snowshoeing, gardening, and traveling. She lives in the western mountains of Maine. Reach her at [email protected].
Articles by Lori Valigra
Farmworkers Lack Federal Protections During COVID-19
There are no federal regulations to keep safe the farmworkers in the U.S. who help feed the country during the COVID-19 pandemic, and there have been virus outbreaks in fields across the nation.
USDA Programs Aim to Bridge Gap Between Food Waste and Food Needs During Pandemic
USDA’s program purchased $470 million in surplus food to distribute to communities nationwide.
CBD-Infused Foods, Drinks Testing: Here’s Where it Stands
Measures to assure the safety of CBD-infused foods and drinks are still in the early stages.
Industry Awaiting FDA Approval to Sell CBD Dairy Products
U.S. sales of CBD-based drinks are expected to grow dramatically, to more than $1.4 billion in 2023, up from $86 million in 2019.
What the Boom in Plant-Based Proteins Means for Food Safety
The growing consumer taste for plant-based proteins creates a number of unknowns for food safety experts.
A Look At the New Technologies in Traceability
FDA’s increased focus on traceability in 2020 aims to move away from merely tracking an outbreak to preempting a crisis through the use of new technology.
Study of Listeria Sampling Practices Aims to Improve Frozen Food Safety
Although there are no guidelines with precise recommendations for L. monocytogenes sampling, regular testing can identify problem areas.
Law Firm Petitions FSIS to Ban 31 Types of Salmonella in Meats
A Seattle law firm has filed a petition with FSIS, asking it to declare 31 different types of Salmonella as adulterants in meats.
Endangered Species Chocolate Receives Food Quality & Safety Small Business Award
Endangered Species Chocolate demonstrated impressive efforts in their technology, certifications, training, regulatory compliance, and risk reduction.
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