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Tech Update: QA/QC Instrumentation

The need for speed, accuracy and ease of use places demands on equipment suppliers.

Wayne Labs

December 5, 2013

Test results should be accurate and simple to understand.

Manufacturing News

Practice makes perfect, especially when it comes to food safety

Employees need feedback on how well they're doing their jobs.

Wayne Labs

December 5, 2013

Procedures should be explained and performance evaluated according to an objective, predefined measurement system.

Field Reports

X-Ray systems see through yogurt containers…and cases

Metal detection systems can’t see through foil lids, nor can they detect stones, pits, and other non-metallic foreign objects.

Wayne Labs

November 8, 2013

X-ray systems detect foreign objects by measuring the density of product and detecting differences or irregularities.

Four more Hepatitis A cases linked to imported pomegranate seeds

Centers for Disease Control confirmed the cases, bringing the total number of cases in the outbreak to 140.

Shane O'Halloran

July 9, 2013

Centers for Disease Control confirmed the cases, bringing the total number of cases in the outbreak to 140.

USDA public meeting to address agenda items for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission

The meeting will be held June 18 at USDA headquarters.

Shane O'Halloran

June 10, 2013

The meeting will be held June 18 at USDA headquarters.

High lead or heavy metal levels in spices, such as cinnamon, typically come from three potential sources

Food Safety

Minimizing risk from raw materials

The ingredients you use reflect the quality of your product, so keep close tabs on your suppliers

Wayne Labs

June 8, 2013

Food manufacturers are launching new efforts to improve ingredient quality, make use of newer technologies and generally push greater innovation into their product offerings.

Audit finds failure to inspect Michigan food facilities

Agriculture department says it is understaffed.

Shane O'Halloran

May 31, 2013

Agriculture department says it is understaffed.

TECH FLASH

Natural antimicrobial coatings satisfy food safety requirements and extend shelf life

New research suggests the potential of natural antimicrobials in food packaging applications has been overlooked.

Shane O'Halloran

May 12, 2013

Antimicrobials are commonly used in packaging, but their use as direct food coatings has not yet caught on.

AMI releases video tour of pork plant

Animal scientist Temple Grandin demonstrates AMI's animal welfare audit.

Shane O'Halloran

May 9, 2013

Animal scientist Temple Grandin demonstrates AMI's animal welfare audit.

New research identifies factors responsible for green muscle in broilers

Scientists hope to identify markers for susceptibility to the condition.

Shane O'Halloran

May 6, 2013

Scientists hope to identify markers for susceptibility to the condition.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

PepsiCo to Close Two Florida Facilities

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

Events

June 17, 2025

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ State of the Cold Chain

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

July 23, 2025

Decarbonizing Process Heat: What You Should Know and Next Steps

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.

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