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Cantaloupe Listeria contamination calls for FDA control of US auditorsAs with any outbreak, the Jensen Farms Listeria outbreak last summer and fall, which sickened 148 people in 28 states and killed 30 people, probably could have been prevented if Jensen Farms had maintained its facilities in accordance with existing FDA guidance.
Striking the right balance between safety and qualityQuality improvement is a daunting challenge, but the effort can be expected to boost food safety, as well.
Salty dog’s new tricksConventional wisdom says people want the lowest price for commodity items in a down economy, but convention is wrong
Tech Update: Maintain pumps on your scheduleWith an eye toward maintenance and quick repairs, pump suppliers provide equipment to bolster uptimes.
Focus on OEE: Increased Plant Floor Visibility Pays OffBe it ever so humble, overall equipment efficiency is the focus of a growing number of plant automation projects, adding another component to the continuous improvement tool kit.
Dust-free solution for stick packsVacuum conveying system cuts spurious dust emissions, makes clean-up simple plus keeps employees out of harm’s way.
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Equipped with 12 digital channels that can be configured as inputs or outputs, the B&R POWERLINK X67 bus controller with IP67 protection has an analog channel for 0 to 20 mA and a freely configurable input filter.
Spiral oven bakes potatoes more efficientlyNew spiral ovens cook a wide range of products at higher speed with more control, consistency and a much smaller footprint.
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01/04/12
EmploymentProject Engineer - Caldwell, IdahoJ.R. Simplot Company
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01/04/12
EmploymentExceptional career opportunity at the J.R. Simplot Company Food Group located in Boise, ID.J.R. Simplot Company
Seeking Engineering Manager for the Project Engineering Department to provide guidance, direction and resources for various and challenging design projects to satisfy the production and maintenance departments' needs. To learn ... More
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Ensuring Best-in-Class Food Safety and TraceabilityOn-Demand: On this live web seminar, Matthew Littlefield, Senior Research Analyst at the Aberdeen Group, presents survey data from the latest Aberdeen benchmark report on food safety and traceability, and correlates specific business capabilities and technology enablers to higher operational performance achieved by Best in Class manufacturers, like Illes Seasonings & Flavors . THE FOOD ENGINEERING STOREThe book will address all aspects of the creative process including choosing a package format, colors and materials, final finishes, and special considerations such as awkward objects and unique display conderations. Food Master Food Master 2012 is now available!
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EventsApril 17, 2012
Food Safety SummitThe Food Safety Summit Conference and Exhibition provides useful food safety information and solutions to those responsible for assuring food safety across the food supply chain thereby keeping the food safety platform current and relevant for today and tomorrow.
April 22, 2012
Food Automation & Manufacturing ConferenceFA&M provides a unique forum of world-class speakers presenting essential solutions and educational sessions on a variety of topics for food and beverage manufacturers. This gives attendees a vital opportunity to re-energize their careers in a casual, highly productive networking event.
WebinarsApril 26, 2012
Food Plant of the Future: Raising the Bar on Plant Air QualityExclusively for thought-leaders in food and beverage processing facility management, Food Plant of the Future webinars are presented by Hixson, a leading design and engineering firm of food processing facilities in North America. RESOURCES
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