Instead they buy organic products for the ingredients they don’t contain—like pesticides, chemicals, antibiotics, etc. But how much less is the question.

Making a product “green” often calls for manufacturing changes—sometimes with unexpected results that must be factored into the equation.

This third and final installment looks more deeply at Gen Y and a 21st century operating model.

This special day highlights the importance of manufacturing to the nation’s economy.

The infections have been linked to cantaloupes from a southwestern Indiana farm, but the name of the farm wasn’t made public until August 22. Some industry experts questioned the late notice.

A processing plant may be a sustainable operation, but if it stinks, neighbors will not consider it a good member of the community.

Think FSMA only relates to the process? Think again. The FDA will peruse your packaging lines with the same scrutiny.

Consumers with smartphones have access to nutritional data, coupons and, soon, the same supply chain information available to stores and distributors.

Self-heating of particulate solids in drying operations is a disaster waiting to happen.