TECH FLASH Making the consumer part of the supply chain July 24, 2012 Consumers with smartphones have access to nutritional data, coupons and, soon, the same supply chain information available to stores and distributors.Read More
TECH FLASH Stop a potential disaster—stay off the network news July 9, 2012 Self-heating of particulate solids in drying operations is a disaster waiting to happen.Read More
TECH FLASH Putting some light on efficient lighting July 9, 2012 Small and large facilities can cut energy costs with updated lighting.Read More
TECH FLASH Life-cycle analysis study suggests eating less meat July 9, 2012 Depending on location and type of farming, some beef cattle are less of a burden on the environment, but they can’t compete with plant-based foods.Read More
TECH FLASH Tools to help avoid a disastrous outbreak and recall Wayne Labs June 26, 2012 GFSI-based tools can help if they’re used correctly, but it comes down to how well a processor internally manages its food safety efforts.Read More
TECH FLASH Visibility and track-and-trace June 26, 2012 In an exclusive interview with FE, PMMI’s Tom Egan looks at the criticality of communications in track and trace.Read More
TECH FLASH GMA commends AMA action in support of GE foods June 26, 2012 AMA contends GE ingredients are no different than those that don’t contain GE modifications.Read More
TECH FLASH Mysterious outbreak hits six states June 11, 2012 The last E. coli O145 outbreak was caused by lettuce in 2010.Read More
TECH FLASH Keeping pests out of the process June 11, 2012 HACCP plans must address unwanted pests as well as allergens and microbes.Read More
TECH FLASH Real-time moisture analysis key to fruit-gum candy production May 25, 2012 This technology is based on FDA’s PAT, but it’s not just for pharma.Read More