This on-demand online course was developed by GMA member companies to provide practical information for metal detector operators. ASTA is partnering with the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) Science and Education Foundation to offer the course at a 10% discount. The course will cover the importance of metal detectors, how to properly calibrate them and then […]
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ASTA’s Webinar Series on Validation of Microbial Reduction Processes
The three part-webinar series on validation of microbial reduction processes is now available as recordings. To learn more about the series or to purchase access for any one or all parts of this series, click here.
Summer Sale – Advertising with ASTA
Make sure the spice industry knows about your products and services. Take advantage of discounted summer rates to advertise on ASTA’s website or in ASTA’s newsletters. Ads rotate on every page of the website ensuring maximum exposure. ASTA also offers advertising space in FYI ASTA and ASTA Advocate. Summer discounts include15% off each quarterly purchase […]
Register for the ASTA Webinar Series on Validation of Microbial Reduction Processes
The ASTA Webinar Series on Validation of Microbial Reduction Processes will be offered in three webinar sessions, beginning with an explanation of validation that everyone should understand and then move through the more complex issues of designing and conducting a validation study and understanding the results. To learn more about the series and to register, […]
Presentations from the 2017 Annual Meeting in Austin
ASTA has archived meeting information from the 2017 Annual Meeting in Austin for attendees only. This includes the attendee list, presentations and acknowledgements for exhibitors and sponsors. Presentations for the annual meeting are available to attendees in PDF format on the ASTA website. Member attendees will need a passcode for the protected pages of these […]
Heading to Austin for the 2017 ASTA Annual Meeting?
ASTA’s 2017 Annual Meetings and Exhibits is at the Hilton Austin on April 23-26. Did you know Austin is the capital of Texas, but also known as The Music Capital of the World? The city’s informal slogan is “Keep Austin Weird” a tribute to its festivals, college culture, food, music, quirkiness and independence! For […]
Thank You 2017 Sponsors!
ASTA wants to thank the 30 companies for their support of this years program in Austin. The meeting is scheduled to kick-off on Sunday, April 23, 2017. There is still time to join your member company sponsors, contact staff at (202) 331-2460. For a complete list of sponsors.
ASTA Members Discount Available for Food Safety Americas 2017
The sixth series of the BRC Global Standards Food Safety Americas conference will take place on April 4-5, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. BRC Global Standards works together with industry experts from the Americas to put together a relevant and cutting-edge agenda that reflects the challenges and opportunities of today’s food safety industry. BRC Global Standards […]
The Identification and Prevention of Adulteration Guidance Document is now available
Adulteration is one of the major concerns of the spice industry and this guidance document provides a tool for companies to identify circumstances when adulteration may occur and then take steps to prevent it.
Oregano Adulteration Webinar
Registration is now open for the Oregano Adulteration Webinar presented by Professor Christopher Elliott of Queen’s University in Belfast, Ireland. Professor Elliott led the investigation in the United Kingdom during the horse meat scandal in 2013 and has conducted a worldwide study on adulteration in oregano. Join him for this webinar as he reveals results […]