TECH FLASH Growing consumer support for local food A study shows US consumers value local over other factors. Shane O'Halloran February 13, 2013 Big box retailers and national supermarkets will have to overcome low trust in their ability to deliver local foods.Read More
TECH FLASH Graphical shape, orientation and alignment: What do customers want? If you’re not paying attention to packaging preferences, you could be leaving profits on the shelf. Shane O'Halloran February 13, 2013 Research into consumer preference shows inclinations toward certain graphical elements.Read More
TECH FLASH Busy year for corporate mergers and acquisitions Transactions increased in most categories. Shane O'Halloran February 13, 2013 The greatest increase from 2012 came in packaging and equipment mergers and acquisitions.Read More
TECH FLASH Connecting ERP with HACCP, LIMS and PLM systems For farm-to-fork control of products, build your ERP system on your HACCP plan and connect it with lab and product lifecycle systems. Wayne Labs January 28, 2013 For farm-to-fork control of products, build your ERP system on your HACCP plan and connect it with lab and product lifecycle systems.Read More
TECH FLASH Caffeine stirs up Congressmen Lawmakers have asked more than a dozen energy drink companies to explain their products. Are energy drinks food or nutraceuticals? Wayne Labs January 28, 2013 Lawmakers have asked more than a dozen energy drink companies to explain their products. Are energy drinks food or nutraceuticals?Read More
TECH FLASH Don't bring pathogens into your plant There’s no telling what may be coming in your door riding on the outside of cartons, buckets and bulk containers. Wayne Labs January 28, 2013 There’s no telling what may be coming in your door riding on the outside of cartons, buckets and bulk containers.Read More
TECH FLASH Operations under a microscope Even when the obvious sustainability initiatives are in place, there’s still room for energy savings. Wayne Labs January 28, 2013 Even when the obvious sustainability initiatives are in place, there’s still room for energy savings.Read More
TECH FLASH Should FDA demand caffeine levels on energy drink labels? One all-natural, energy drink producer has been putting this information on the label since day one. Wayne Labs January 28, 2013 Why not give the consumer the information to make an informed choice?Read More
Food Allergies Dutch firm pushes for global harmonization on allergy labeling Food research facility wants consensus among key stakeholders on allergen thresholds and labeling standards Jaan Koel December 11, 2012 Food research facility wants consensus among key stakeholders on allergen thresholds and labeling standards.Read More
TECH FLASH Fresh juice processor automates pasteurization with continuous process Holland’s Hoogesteger first in Europe to use pulsed electric field technology to treat fresh juice Jaan Koel November 28, 2012 The processor extended shelf life from one week to 21 days.Read More