Food Safety Trends PH

07/09/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘆.

Conventional microbiological testing involves several preparation steps, from media preparation and sterilization to agar pouring and storage. For laboratories handling routine microbiological testing, these steps can require additional time and workspace.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗗𝗿𝘆™ 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆-𝘁𝗼-𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀.

Designed as ready-to-use, dry-chromogenic media plates, CompactDry™ eliminates media preparation—allowing your QA team to streamline routine testing and get reliable results faster.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗗𝗿𝘆™:

-Ready to use: No agar preparation or plate pouring required.
-Self-Diffusing: Simply apply 1 mL of sample to the center; it automatically spreads evenly across the plate.
-Easy colony interpretation: Chromogenic reactions help differentiate and enumerate target microorganisms.
-Space-Saving & Long Shelf Life: Robust, stackable plates with shelf life of up to 2 years at room temperature.
-Reliable: Approved by esteemed organizations including AOAC International, MicroVal, NordVal, and HPFB Health Canada, guaranteeing its quality and reliability

Ready to simplify your routine microbiological testing? Talk to the Glenwood Technologies team to learn more about CompactDry™ and how it can support your laboratory operations.

Email us at [email protected]

04/09/2026

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞 – 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄!

Are you part of your company’s food safety team? We want to hear from you! This is your chance to showcase your company's best food safety practices and inspire others in the industry.

Here's how to participate:

1.) Complete this form by sharing your company's best food safety practices.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8KZ7dN6xnc4FFr7wvydWBzee04XAlJv0uCh3NDefbHWnZ_A/viewform?usp=header

2.) Explain how and why you would recommend these practices to others in the industry.

3.) Three (3) selected entries will be featured in the "Food Safety Insights" section of the upcoming issue of Food Safety Trends Philippines Magazine. Selected participants will also receive exclusive food safety freebies!

4.) Submission Deadline: Entries must be submitted by September 25, 2026.

We would like your company’s best food safety practices to reach and inspire more producers and help them establish a more developed food safety management system in their respective facilities while discovering its greater benefits.

What are you waiting for? Be part of the movement to uplift food safety standards in the country!

04/09/2026

Some pathogens don’t disappear after cleaning, they find ways to survive.

In Glenwood Bites Episode 31, Season 3 Episode 2, we take a closer look at two of the food industry’s most persistent bacterial threats: Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella species.

Why can Listeria persist in cold, wet environments? Why can Salmonella remain a concern even in dry processing areas? And why is routine sanitation alone not always enough?

This episode explores how Environmental Monitoring Programs, rapid pathogen detection, and effective verification practices can help food facilities detect risks early and prevent contamination before it reaches the product.

Watch “Pathogens in the Food Industry: What Every Food Business Should Know” and learn why persistent pathogens require persistent controls.

Be updated on the news and updates on food safety by following our Official page: /foodsafetytrendsph

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Visit our official website to know more about the latest technologies and solutions in food and feed safety: https://glenwood.ph/

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Glenwood Bites (Episode 31) - Pathogens in the Food Industry: What Every Food Business Should Know

Director: Redd Ochoa
Program's Host: Odina Fungo, PFT, RChT and Glaenna Trani, PFT

28/08/2026

Check out Institute for Food Safety Advancement's upcoming September and October training courses and continue building your food safety expertise.

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐅𝐒𝐀’𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫!

Mark your calendars for our upcoming face-to-face and online training! IFSA continues to offer specialized programs in food safety and compliance, designed to equip our fellow ambassadors with the essential skills to meet regulatory requirements and uphold industry best practices.

📌Title: Face-to-Face Training on ISO/IEC 17025 with focus on Microbiology Laboratory
Date: September 24-25, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Venue: IFSA Hall, GH Tower, Greenhills, San Juan City
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿: Mr. Guilberto Veluz

𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:
Regular - 10,500.00
Get 10% off the regular rate if you pay on or before September 10, 2026; use the coupon code “ISOIECML25”
Group Rate (min. of 3 pax) - 8,900.00

📌Title: Face-to-Face Training and Certification on Servsafe Food Protection Manager
Date: September 29-30, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Venue: IFSA Hall, GH Tower, Greenhills, San Juan City
𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿/𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: Ms. Odina Fungo, PFT, RChT and Mr. Christian Tolentino

𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:
1. Regular – 9,500.00
Get 10% off if you register and pay before September 15, 2026! You may use the code "F2FSS2" to avail of the discount.
2. Group (min. 3 pax) – 8,000.00 per person

📌Title: Technical Webinar on Predictive Microbiology
Date: October 8, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Platform: Zoom Meeting
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿: Mr. Andrew D. Montecillo, MSc, RMic

𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:
Regular – 7,499.00
Avail 500.00 off the regular rate if you pay on or before September 24, 2026; use the code “PM20261”
Group (min. 3 pax) – 6,499.00 per person

📌Title: Face-to-Face Training on Effective Internal Audit
Date: October 15-16, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Venue: IFSA Hall, GH Tower, Greenhills, San Juan City
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿: Ms. Emelita Alegre

𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:
Regular – 10,500.00
Avail 10% off the regular rate if you pay on or before October 1, 2026; use the code “EIA17”
Group (min. 3 pax) – 8,900.00 per person

📌Title: Technical Webinar on ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Date: October 22-23, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Platform: Zoom Meeting
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿: Engr. Aldwin Tagapan

𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:
Regular – 8,200.00
Avail 501.00 off the regular rate if you pay on or before October 1, 2026; use the code “ISOIEC27”
Group (min. 3 pax) –7,199.00

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴:
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Tel. No.: (+632) 8571 5827
Mobile No.: (+63) 919 085 7369

27/08/2026

𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀—𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.

As Vietnam’s food manufacturing, seafood processing, agriculture, and related industries continue to grow, organizations need dependable testing solutions and technical support to strengthen quality control, monitor risks, and maintain high safety standards.

𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀.

Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Glenwood Vietnam provides an expanding portfolio of microbiological test kits, environmental sampling tools, hygiene training materials, water quality testing solutions, laboratory supplies, and equipment for food, feed, water, and related industries.

But food safety goes beyond supplying the right products.

Our local team of microbiologists, chemists, and industry-trained professionals is backed by over 𝟯𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱’𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 in the Philippines, where the company has supported food manufacturers, laboratories, and other industries with food safety, testing, and quality control solutions. We bring this same technical expertise and customer-focused approach to Vietnam through technical guidance, product training, implementation support, and dependable after-sales service.

Being a technical partner means supporting our customers not only when a solution is delivered, but throughout its implementation and day-to-day use.

Let’s build safer systems and stronger operations together. Connect with our Vietnam team to learn more about our testing solutions and technical support.

Website: glenwoodvietnam.vn
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +84 777 021 397
Connect with us: Glenwood Technologies Vietnam Co., Ltd.

22/08/2026

The wait is over. Advanced food and water safety testing solutions are now officially online and ready to support Vietnam's growing food industry.

Based in Ho Chi Minh, Glenwood Vietnam brings over 30 years of industry experience and technical expertise directly to local food manufacturers, laboratories, and government institutions. We are your trusted partner for internationally recognized testing tools and reliable quality control.

We are now live across all major digital platforms to provide you with faster access to our solutions, technical updates, and industry insights. Beyond just supplying products, our local team is ready to support your facility with structured implementation and dedicated after-sales support.

Is your facility connected to the latest advancements in food and water safety?
Connect with our team today to explore how we can elevate your testing protocols. Follow our new pages, visit our official website, or reach out directly to discuss your monitoring requirements.

Email us: [email protected]
Talk to us: +84 777021397
Connect with us: Glenwood Technologies Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Available on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube)

20/08/2026

𝐆𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦, bringing proven food and water safety solutions backed by over 30 years of industry experience.

We work closely with teams to strengthen their testing, monitoring, and programs through practical and reliable approaches.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫:
-Dehydrated Culture Media for Conventional Microbiological Analysis
-Lateral Flow Food Pathogen Test Kits
-Sterile Sampling Bags
-Water and Wastewater Quality Test Kits
-Environmental Sampling Collection Tools and Ready-to-Use Diluents
-Hygiene Training Materials
-Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮:
-Consultation and Site Assessment
-Solution Recommendation
-Implementation and Training
-Continued Technical Support and Training
From advanced testing solutions to hands-on technical support, we’re here to help you make better decisions when it comes to strengthening your food and water safety programs.

Read the full story of our strategic expansion in our official press release here: https://glenwood.ph/glenwood-technologies-international-inc-expands-to-vietnam-bringing-over-30-years-of-testing-solutions-expertise-to-a-growing-regional-market/

Stay connected with us for more industry updates at Glenwood Technologies Vietnam Co., Ltd.

12/08/2026

𝗔 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺.

With over 30 years of experience, Glenwood is bringing trusted food and water safety solutions, technical expertise, and reliable support closer to businesses and industries across Vietnam.

We’re excited to grow with you. Stay tuned for what’s ahead!

04/08/2026

𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋!

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬! 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏𝟓 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠: “𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲.”

In collaboration with Glenwood Technologies International, Inc., the DOST Batangas TechSilog Online Seminar Series proudly presents the sixth episode of its 15th Season: “Root Cause Analysis in the Food Industry.”

This webinar will help participants strengthen their understanding of identifying, analyzing, and resolving the underlying causes of quality and safety issues to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Our resource speaker, Ms. Odina Lorraine Fungo, PFT, RChT, Assistant Vice President under the Technical Services Group at Glenwood Technologies International, Inc., will share practical insights on applying effective Root Cause Analysis methodologies in the food industry.

𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒:
• Importance of Root Cause Analysis
• Root Cause Analysis Tools
• Validation and Verification of Root Causes

Join us on Wednesday, August 05, 2026, from 8:30 to 11:30 AM via Facebook Live, Zoom, and Google Meet.

The session is also CPD-approved for eligible professionals, making it a valuable learning opportunity for those looking to earn CPD units while enhancing their technical knowledge.

• 2.0 CPD Points: Fisheries Technologists
• 2.0 CPD Points: Chemists and Chemical Technicians
• 1.5 CPD Points: Chemical Engineers
• 0.5 CPD Points: Sanitary Engineers
• 1.5 CPD Points: Nutritionist Dietitians

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: Only the first 500 registrants per profession on Zoom or Google Meet will be accommodated for CPD units on a first-come, first-served basis. Non-CPD earners are highly encouraged to join via Facebook Live to receive a Certificate of Participation upon completing the evaluation.

Register now to secure your slot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewsQvAUcZI9ZNlaESvKP8j9mGzUk2KcB0-QE0GIUOjQp3YDA/viewform