Aldi opens two-day sampling experience in Chicago.

Plant-based food company debuts its fully electric Cybertruck, a roving deli on wheels.

Sampling provides an excellent way to spark a customer’s interest in your products and ultimately generate a sale. Your goal should be to not only generate an initial sale but also to generate repeat sales.

In a recent meeting with industry representatives, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced it will soon provide more information to establishments regarding the agency’s sampling programs.

On Feb. 11, 2016, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published a Federal Register Notice to finalize new Salmonella and Campylobacter performance standards for comminuted poultry and chicken parts.

n Aug. 20, 2015, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued Directive 10,010.2 to instruct inspection program personnel (IPP) on how to conduct STEC verification activities, other than sampling, for raw beef (including veal and not-ready-to eat beef).

On Aug. 20, 2015, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued Directive 10,010.1, Rev. 4.