TECH FLASH Informational silos stand in the way of strong food safety management systems Manufacturers benefit from engaging all four key elements of an effective system. April 28, 2013 Elements include HACCP plans, manufacturing operations management, instant traceability and recall management and single-source ERP.Read More
TECH FLASH Largest ever food allergy study kicks off Researchers will establish standard management practices and tools for food manufacturers. April 28, 2013 A team at the University of Manchester will head up the research.Read More
TECH FLASH Food safety initiatives survey reveals room for improvement Lack of employee understanding and incomplete records were the largest barriers to effective training. Shane O'Halloran April 28, 2013 Just two-thirds of respondents reported satisfaction with current initiatives. Read More
TECH FLASH Will Dole’s right sizing pay off? The company sold businesses that generate about a third of its revenue. Shane O'Halloran April 8, 2013 Will the move get the fresh fruit and vegetable producer back on track?Read More
TECH FLASH Co-resistance complicates treatment of antibiotic-resistant bacteria Efforts to address antimicrobial resistance have seen significant progress, but not enough. Shane O'Halloran April 8, 2013 International interdependence of food production presents an obstacle to combating resistance.Read More
TECH FLASH Fresh food sales continue to grow At 30 to 60 percent of total food, grocery and personal spending, fresh foods are serious volume boosters. Shane O'Halloran April 8, 2013 A Nielsen report offers insight into how much, where and why shoppers buy fresh food.Read More
TECH FLASH Exports to China must comply with new restrictions The rules are aimed at improving food safety of imported foods. Shane O'Halloran April 8, 2013 Firms will require extra approval to export to China.Read More
TECH FLASH The journey to continuous improvement Check out these nine habits of highly effective continuous improvement teams to get started on the path to continuous improvement. Shane O'Halloran March 26, 2013 Is your operation getting the most out of its continuous improvement efforts?Read More
TECH FLASH sercos international to present new technologies A new approach to integrating machinery is designed for less complexity. March 26, 2013 A common infrastructure allows sercos telegrams, CIP messages and TCP/IP telegrams to run on a single cable.Read More
TECH FLASH Critical infrastructure and cybersecurity receive executive attention President Obama issued an executive order on cybersecurity. Shane O'Halloran March 26, 2013 The document outlines a Cybersecurity Framework to address new risks.Read More