TECH FLASH CPG focus needs to be digital CPG companies must stay up to date when it comes to e-commerce trends or risk being phased out by the competition Jeremy Gerrard March 15, 2016 Companies are facing a “winner-take-all” situation, with half of the sales growth coming from digital channels.Read More
TECH FLASH Senate confirms new FDA commissioner On Monday, senators cleared the way for Robert Califf to be confirmed Jeremy Gerrard February 24, 2016 The vote of 89 to four confirmed Califf to the position.Read More
TECH FLASH Positive results for Mondelez cocoa sustainability The company’s Cocoa Life program has reached 76,700 cocoa farmers in nearly 800 communities. Jeremy Gerrard February 24, 2016 By the end of 2015, Mondelez was sustainably sourcing 21 percent of its cocoa.Read More
TECH FLASH Piping design for bacteria reduction in water systems Food Engineering interviews Jason Mitchell of US Water Services, Inc. February 24, 2016 Monitoring a water system and getting clean samples aren’t easy, if your site has a poor design or contamination.Read More
TECH FLASH Mars recalls chocolate from 55 countries Affected products were produced in the Netherlands. Jeremy Gerrard February 24, 2016 The recall covers a majority of European countries, but does not extend to the US.Read More
TECH FLASH Rockwell acquires conveying system manufacturer The automation leader has purchased MagneMotion, a leading manufacturer of intelligent conveying systems Jeremy Gerrard February 24, 2016 The advanced motion technology will complement the iTRAK motion solution. Read More
TECH FLASH GE Digital launches global alliance program The move brings Predix to the world’s largest developer ecosystem Jeremy Gerrard February 24, 2016 The program is dedicated to building the digital industrial ecosystem.Read More
TECH FLASH Victory, Southern Tier unite The Northeastern breweries will share a parent company, Artisanal Brewing Ventures Jeremy Gerrard February 24, 2016 The union presents a new model for craft beer partnerships. Read More
TECH FLASH Senate Committee to discuss GMO labeling bill The proposed would establish a national voluntary standard Jeremy Gerrard February 24, 2016 Pat Roberts, R-Kansas, has introduced the proposed legislation.Read More
TECH FLASH Evolution of the American consumer Traditional drivers of taste, price and convenience are no longer the key deciding factors when it comes to food and beverage purchases Jeremy Gerrard February 10, 2016 A year-long study reveals new consumer trends.Read More