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Food quality plans help meet demand, maintain quality certifications

July 15, 2020

Consumers expect their food to be safe, and there are methodologies to ensure that it is. Quality is a bit of a different story, but it's just as important when it comes to consumer expectations.

Analytical Testing

Accurate food compositional analysis helps processors stay on top of consumer trends

What used to be hurry-up-and-wait tests in the lab can now be performed non-destructively on/in line, yielding immediate test results of food quality and consistency

John Bogart

July 14, 2020

With consumers more focused on health and nutrition, and empowered by the internet to follow the latest trends, food companies that cater to their needs will be rewarded, and those who lag behind punished by a growing segment of the market.

Food Safety

How processors can use robots to enhance food quality and safety

Richard F. Stier

June 10, 2020

How are robots used in the food industry and what might the future hold for the industry?

Industry News

Costco’s Craig Wilson elected president of The Center for Food Integrity Board

Wilson headlines announcement of new board members

Wayne Labs

July 24, 2019

Craig Wilson, vice president of quality assurance and food safety at Costco Wholesale Corporation, was voted president of The Center for Food Integrity’s (CFI) Board of Directors. Wilson is among a new slate of officers and board members who represent the diversity of today’s food and agriculture industries, and will bring unique perspectives to CFI’s mission of earning trust in today’s food system.

Food Safety

The importance of preventive controls

Preventive controls are a must for processors to meet safety goals

Wayne Labs

April 22, 2018

The idea of preventive controls is not process-centric, but risk based. And its principles are not new concepts.

Food Packaging

Clemson researchers working on packaging that detects food spoilage

Intelligent packaging uses sensors to detect when food begins to go bad

Crystal Lindell

April 20, 2018

The next innovation in food and beverage packaging could tell you when that cheese in the back of the fridge is getting too old to eat.

Operational Insights

Benchmark plant processes to become competitive

There are plenty of tools—especially lean manufacturing— that can be used to cut waste and improve productivity. Knowing which to use can be a challenge.

Wayne Labs

November 16, 2016

Whether you’re anticipating using lean or another strategy or a combination, realize that it will require a total commitment of everyone in your company.

Manufacturing News

ISO 9001: 2015--why the standard is so important

December 22, 2015

ISO (International Standards Organization) has updated its Certification for Quality Management (ISO 9001), now known as ISO 9001:2015.

Report: Food quality, safety still concern for consumers

Jeremy Gerrard

September 25, 2015

An overwhelming majority of consumers continue to purchase private label food brands, but concerns about the safety and quality of the foods they eat linger, according to a recent report.

Field Reports