Why Choose Guires's FRL as Your Food Product Development (FPD) Consultant and Partner?

There are several options in almost every product area in today’s market, and the difficulty is in coming up with unique items that stand out and connect with customers. Guires Food Research Lab (FRL) takes a holistic approach to creating food and beverage products. We define, demographically target, and build effective goods through a sequential process for category selection and comprehension. The client can visit the lab to learn the process. We offer unlimited rounds of revisions to ensure customer satisfaction. The final product prototype, along with the documentation process, including the video (through email), will be shipped to the client, and in case the client is not satisfied with the video, a food technology consultant will visit the place for the product demo at the client’s costs.

What are the different forms that you deliver the Food Product Formulations?

The food industry is witnessing a new form of consumption. Keeping that in mind, we can formulate the products in the form of ready-to-eat, ready-to-drink, ready-to-mix, ready-to-serve, and ready-to-cook food products. We use ingredients that offer an added value to the development and improve its indulgence and sustainability in terms of its functional ingredients, plant-based food dyes, and natural preservatives with a clean label.

What are the sectors Food Research Lab cover?

We cover a wide range of sectors such as soups, sauces and dips, chips, tortillas, dry beverage powder, plant-based products, masalas, puddings, instant mixes and many more.

How is sensory testing been carried out?

Our sensory examination leads to the precise formulation and recipe recommendations. We develop data-driven design models based on sensory research and customer insights. The fact-based design methodology used by Guires reduces risk and gives our clients market confidence while cutting development time in half. With our dedicated sensory lab facility, our team takes satisfaction in creating and optimizing successful products in the marketplace, generating a favourable return on investment, and developing brand advocates.

Enoki mushroom Recalled due to Listeria Contamination

12 Jan

Recall of Enoki mushroom due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

by Food Research Lab

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Products Recalled:

Because of the possibility of Listeria monocytogenes infection, Kam Ding Investment Ltd. is recalling K-Fresh Fresh Produce Enoki Mushrooms. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test findings have prompted this recall[1].

Problem:

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) ordered a recall on September 2, 2022, for K-Fresh Fresh Produce brand Enoki Mushroom. The implicated product is being withdrawn from the market. This product is found to have Listeria Monocytogenes infection. The government has advised not to consume, serve, or distribute the recalled products and to throw or return them to the place of purchase if in case been bought by the general public.

Scientific Evidence:

Health Canada and CFIA have also mentioned that Listeria monocytogenes-contaminated food may not seem or smell rotten, yet it can still make people sick. Vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscular pains, severe headache, and neck stiffness are all possible symptoms. Pregnant women, the elderly, and persons with compromised immune systems are especially vulnerable. Although infected pregnant women may only suffer mild flu-like symptoms, the infection might result in preterm delivery, infant illness, or even stillbirth. People may die in extreme circumstances of sickness. [2]

What Regulations Clarifies:

The CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) is in charge of following up on the discovery of Listeria monocytogenes in fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as any other possible food safety risk. Collaboration between CFIA Imported and Manufactured Food and Fresh Fruit and Vegetables inspectors is encouraged during follow-up actions.

Plan and organize the follow-up
Report the presence of Listeria monocytogenes or Listeria spp. to the firm promptly.
Determine whether or not the implicated product(s) have been distributed, and if so, halt future distribution.
Inspecting domestic establishments to evaluate the company’s Listeria control
The company should have a corrective action plan [3].