TECH FLASH New interactive database of dairy plants launched Dairy Plants USA contains information on 1,300 plants. Shane O'Halloran October 29, 2013 Processors, engineers, suppliers and job seekers will all benefit from the database.Read More
TECH FLASH Food Manufacturers See their Future at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013 Show floor features new technologies and insights as well as networking opportunities. October 29, 2013 The year’s largest forum for food processing and packaging featured more than 1,700 exhibitors.Read More
TECH FLASH Expiration dates cause up to 90 percent of Americans to waste food An estimated $900 million worth of expired foods is removed from grocery shelves each year. Shane O'Halloran October 15, 2013 NRDC recommends standardized dating systems and making sell by dates invisible to consumers.Read More
TECH FLASH Tetra Pak survey shows demand for renewable materials, environmental labeling Separate-and-sort recycling remains most popular in mature markets. October 15, 2013 Sales in developing markets are reflecting consumer environmental concerns as well.Read More
TECH FLASH MOM software’s 11 most popular applications For now, more operations are choosing to implement the software on an application-by-application basis. Shane O'Halloran October 15, 2013 Incidences of full-suite implementation are rarer.Read More
TECH FLASH 5 signs it’s time to update your food product packaging Does your packaging accurately portray your company’s image? Shane O'Halloran October 15, 2013 New technologies and innovations mean manufacturers that don’t update theirs could lose sales.Read More
TECH FLASH Fears over food safety on the rise in China A new study shows food safety is the fastest growing concern in the nation. Shane O'Halloran October 15, 2013 Food safety scandals have plagued China in recent years.Read More
TECH FLASH Food trends 2013: Manufacturers must confront ticking biological clock to realize growth The manufacturing sector is heavily populated with workers over age 45. Shane O'Halloran September 25, 2013 Generation Y is expected to constitute 75 percent of the workforce by 2025.Read More
TECH FLASH Benchmarking food waste in the manufacturing, retail and wholesale sectors While the manufacturing sector creates more waste, it also diverts more of it from landfills. Shane O'Halloran September 25, 2013 Only 8.5 percent of the food waste generated in the US in 2011 went to landfills and incinerators.Read More
TECH FLASH When supply chains are disrupted, the cloud can keep you connected Unexpected supply chain disruption can cause big problems if all stakeholders aren’t on the same page. Shane O'Halloran September 25, 2013 Cloud technology can help companies keep track of inventory, productivity or the availability of alternative suppliers even when disaster strikes.Read More