TECH FLASH Food donations hit record high at PROCESS EXPO The Defeat Hunger Campaign provided more than 325,000 meals for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Jeremy Gerrard September 29, 2015 The food drive produced the largest food and fund donation ever made by a trade show to the depository. Read More
TECH FLASH FBI issues warning over Internet of Things It states the IoT poses opportunities for cybercrime. Jeremy Gerrard September 29, 2015 Deficient security capabilities and difficulty in patching vulnerabilities are concerns. Read More
TECH FLASH NAMI, China nonprofit collaborate on food safety Both parties will strengthen technology exchanges. Jeremy Gerrard September 29, 2015 Cooperation on key food safety programs also will be enhanced. Read More
AB InBev eyes merger with SABMiller The beverage giant is considering a takeover and has approached the company about this possibility. Jeremy Gerrard September 29, 2015 The combined company would produce about one-third of the world’s beer supply. Read More
TECH FLASH Workplace fatalities increased in 2014 The initial results from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries reveal a 9 percent increase in manufacturing fatalities. Jeremy Gerrard September 29, 2015 Contact with objects and equipment accounted for the highest number of deaths. Read More
TECH FLASH Mars opens Global Food Safety Center The opening signals an invitation for collaboration. Jeremy Gerrard September 29, 2015 The pre-competitive research and training facility will address the global challenge of food safety. Read More
TECH FLASH FA&M 2016 program announced Food Engineering’s annual conference and expo will be held at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott in Fort Myers, FL from April 10 to 13, 2016. Jeremy Gerrard September 29, 2015 The unique industry event emphasizes education and gaining valuable information on the latest trends and technologies.Read More
Trade show partners announce launch of ProFood Tech PMMI, Koelnmesse and IDFA join forces to offer a new North American food and beverage processing event at Chicago’s McCormick Place in spring 2017 September 15, 2015
TECH FLASH Flowers Foods acquires second organic bread company in less than a month The company has acquired the Alpine Valley Bread Company and Dave’s Killer Bread. Jeremy Gerrard September 14, 2015 Flowers Foods—whose current brands include Wonder and Nature’s Own—is expected to spend more than $400 million in just one month on organic acquisitions. Read More
TECH FLASH Deadly Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers A multistate outbreak of Salmonella Poona infections linked to tainted cucumbers has worsened, claiming two lives and sickening more than 300 people. Jeremy Gerrard September 14, 2015 Investigators traced the likely source of the infections to Mexican cucumbers imported by Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce. Read More