TECH FLASH FDA agrees to deadline on FSMA implementation A consent agreement will push back the original court-imposed timeline. Shane O'Halloran February 26, 2014 The final deadline for the rule on intentional adulteration will come in May 2016.Read More
TECH FLASH Are your TTO coders durable enough for your packaging equipment? Washdowns in meat and poultry facilities can damage sensitive equipment. Shane O'Halloran February 26, 2014 To save time and expense, consider coders that can withstand the chemicals and moisture in the washdown environment.Read More
TECH FLASH Center for Food Safety sues FDA over GRAS rules The lawsuit accuses FDA of exempting from regulation potentially dangerous substances such as food additives. Shane O'Halloran February 26, 2014 The center believes rules on fast-tracking undermine food safety.Read More
TECH FLASH Don’t Call it a Comeback Convenience, portion control and sustainability emerge again as major packaging trends. Shane O'Halloran February 26, 2014 FE discusses the latest packaging innovations with Jorge Izquierdo of PMMI.Read More
TECH FLASH Coca-Cola eyes home market in new partnership with Keurig maker The move will bring the soft drink giant into competition with SodaStream. Shane O'Halloran February 12, 2014 The partnership agreement will last for 10 years.Read More
TECH FLASH FDA’s Michael Taylor to Congress: FSMA will fall short without more funding However, industry opposes proposed measures to raise funds. Shane O'Halloran February 12, 2014 The 2014 omnibus budget does not contain the required funding, according to FDA.Read More
TECH FLASH Case history: Dock doors provide solutions that go beyond just safety Examining opportunities to improve dock doors can yield productivity gains and good return on investment. Shane O'Halloran February 12, 2014 Different types of product production and facility environments require different solutions.Read More
TECH FLASH Growth of wireless technology creates security risks for manufacturers The bring-your-own-device movement means networks can lack adequate security. Shane O'Halloran February 12, 2014 Several options for wireless networking are currently available, and process industry-specific options are gaining more widespread adoption.Read More
TECH FLASH Make it easy to do business with your company, and track the proof Though most distributors pride themselves on their customer service, few can back it up with data. Shane O'Halloran Mikell Knights February 12, 2014 Confusion over who in the company owns the customer relationship is a major obstacle.Read More
TECH FLASH Moving forward: 2014 opportunities and challenges As the world becomes smaller, new technologies drive compliance and growth Shane O'Halloran January 30, 2014 We ask Tom Egan of PMMI to share some insights on the coming year in food and beverage processing. Read More