TECH FLASH FA&M 2016: Sierra Nevada speakers to discuss automation success The duo will explain how enterprise resource planning, data collection and the proper usage of OEE metrics can boost throughput and efficiency Jeremy Gerrard February 10, 2016 Food Engineering’s annual FA&M conference and expo will unite food and beverage processors with suppliers.Read More
TECH FLASH Federal Salmonella, Campylobacter standards finalized The new food safety measures are intended to reduce the presence of pathogens in chicken and turkey products Jeremy Gerrard February 10, 2016 The new standards are projected to help prevent an estimated 50,000 illnesses each year.Read More
TECH FLASH Women engineers plan Congressional outreach event The event on STEM will take place March 2-3. Jeremy Gerrard February 10, 2016 Resent research reveals close to 40 percent of women with engineering degrees either never enter the field or leave the profession within a few years.Read More
TECH FLASH M&M’s manufacturer ditching artificial colors The recent action expands Mars’ commitment to remove artificial ingredients Jeremy Gerrard February 10, 2016 The company is working with suppliers to find alternatives.Read More
TECH FLASH Tyson predicts record profits for 2016 Company executives cite a steep drop in feed and livestock costs Jeremy Gerrard February 10, 2016 First quarter profits are up 49 percent from the same time last year.Read More
TECH FLASH Overcoming food inspection challenges Pumped production lines can prove difficult for traditional inspection systems. January 28, 2016 Installing a robust, reliable pipeline X-ray system can help.Read More
TECH FLASH Nestlé loses battle to trademark KitKat shape The UK’s High Court rules the shape is not distinctive enough to satisfy trademark requirements. Jeremy Gerrard January 25, 2016 The decision benefits other companies wishing to sell copycat products. Read More
TECH FLASH Automation system boosts capacity at Cargill plant Community, state and federal officials join in celebrating the opening of the renovated $50 million distribution center. Jeremy Gerrard January 25, 2016 With the addition, capacity is boosted by 70,000 boxes. Read More
TECH FLASH US, Canadian officials investigate deadly Listeria outbreak Officials are focusing their investigation on packaged salad products produced at a Dole plant in Ohio. January 25, 2016 The illnesses were first reported in July 2015 and have continued through January.Read More
TECH FLASH Food scare? Recalls don’t have mean the end of the world for a brand, if manufacturers use the media to win back trust. Jeremy Gerrard January 25, 2016 More than half of consumers say they are interested in hearing the producer’s side of the story. Read More