J. Mian,^1,2 J. R. Huse,^3,4 X. Aldea Borruel,¹ and V. Doumeizel^3,5

The global food supply is a complex system. Evidence from different systems, geographies, and stakeholders shows how an integrated approach can enhance the resilience of transportation infrastructure networks and, consequently, global food supply chains.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1094/CFW-65-1-0002

Deirdre Ortiz¹

There are many forms of contamination that can affect grain quality from the farm through processing before they are ready for consumption. Of these forms, biological contamination of grain can be a significant threat to human and animal health.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1094/CFW-65-1-0003

Pablo De Vicente¹

Mycotoxins pose a serious threat to public health. Performing routine analyses reduces the risk of contamination and product recalls by reducing and removing raw materials that test positive for mycotoxins and verifying compliance with legal limits.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1094/CFW-65-1-0004

Kim Koch and Tania Martinez

This issue of Cereal Foods World offers a broad view of the sophisticated transportation systems used to move food products around the world. Some of the challenges and risks encountered are also discussed.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1094/CFW-65-1-0001

Tad Thompson¹

The ports of the Delaware River Valley make up the largest food-handling seaport in the United States, providing the infrastructure and facilities required to inspect and safely transport a wide variety of foods from around the globe.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1094/CFW-65-1-0005

Gerardo Morantes¹

The latest generation of near-infrared spectroscopy systems designed for on-line measurement of properties opens up new possibilities for measuring product properties and new applications and eliminates time spent waiting for laboratory results.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1094/CFW-65-1-0006

Carly Grether

Although food transportation has a good track record and continues to innovate, moving fresh produce from the point of origin to the point of use presents numerous challenges that must be met to make fresh foods readily available in a variety of forms.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1094/CFW-65-1-0007

Cassie Jones,² Jason Woodworth,³ Steve Dritz,⁴ and Chad Paulk^5,6

There are many routes for foreign animal disease (FAD) entry into the United States, and the feed industry must minimize the potential for FAD entry through transport vehicles. The industry must adapt to create feed that is safe as well as wholesome.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1094/CFW-65-1-0008

This Spotlight features an interview with the International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI), an organization working to protect public health and the global food supply worldwide by building workforce capacity.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1094/CFW-65-1-0009

Supriya Varma describes her involvement in the cereal grains industry and her participation in Cereals & Grains Association programs. She also offers her perspectives on the role consumer trends and technology will play in the future of the industry.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1094/CFW-65-1-0010

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1094/CFW-65-1-0011