TECH FLASH Automating food production in the future “TrendWatcher” raises eyebrows at Dutch Food Valley Awards Jaan Koel November 28, 2012 New food processes will create new products with novel and sometimes strange ingredients, keeping future populations from starving.Read More
TECH FLASH Complexity of systems, shortage of engineers spells trouble One organization helps processors find qualified technical people November 28, 2012 With increasing software complexity and engineers retiring from the workforce, processors are faced with finding qualified people outside their walls.Read More
TECH FLASH Prop 37 goes down swinging in California election Consumers have a right to know what’s in their food, but this proposal was flawed. November 13, 2012 Had it passed, food and beverage processors would have been required to list GMO ingredients on the label. There are other solutions.Read More
TECH FLASH Tertiary water reuse is a popular idea Agricultural and industrial use account for 90 percent of the world's freshwater resources October 29, 2012 Not for drinking, recycled water for farming and some industrial applications holds promise in decreasing water shortages.Read More
TECH FLASH Technical training partnership to prepare students for jobs Robotics and advanced automation jobs are crying out for capable people October 29, 2012 The partnership will offer Mechatronics certificates to students preparing for high-tech jobs in manufacturing.Read More
TECH FLASH Arsenic in your rice? First, it was arsenic in fruit juices; now it's rice October 29, 2012 After the scary stories in January about arsenic and apple juice, now it’s rice.Read More
TECH FLASH The problem with audits: a snapshot in time In many recent foodborne illness outbreaks/recalls, processors passed audits with high marks October 29, 2012 Consumers may think audits equal safe food, but do they?Read More
TECH FLASH Is nut butter recall a sign of an endemic problem at FDA? October 5, 2012 The Center for Science in the Public Interest says FDA has not been keeping up with implementing FSMA rules.Read More
TECH FLASH Efficiency is the key to a successful line September 25, 2012 Efficiency, however, requires accuracy, reliability and effective use of resources.Read More
TECH FLASH Reach out and touch me September 25, 2012 If your packaging doesn’t encourage someone to touch your product, it’s likely to sit on the shelf.Read More