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Engineering R&D: What lurks beneath

September 10, 2012

Biohazards and other contaminants have been out of sight, out of mind under fan shrouds on electric motors. A fabricator of stainless steel motors thinks he has the solution.

Reciprocating retorts

Kevin T. Higgins

August 6, 2012

Rapid movement can dramatically reduce cycle times in retorts, but controlling the force created by a heavy basket’s motion required years of additional development.

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GE pig gets the axe

April 19, 2012

Canada’s “EnviroPig” project shelved as a tough sell to consumers.

TECH FLASH

Getting a handle on food allergies

March 27, 2012

Researchers have discovered a genetic marker for a severe food allergy that affects children unable to eat a variety of foods.

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Agilent and FDA team up on pathogen testing

March 27, 2012

The project also includes detecting fraudulently marketed seafood.

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IFT and FAO partner to address global food system needs

February 10, 2012

IFT members will provide their scientific expertise to FAO to strengthen food supplies.

The Secretary of the Navy ordered 450,000 gallons of biofuel from Dynamic Fuels.

Navy ships to run on bacon fat … and more

January 12, 2012

The Secretary of the Navy ordered biofuel from Dynamic Fuels, a joint venture of Tyson and Syntroleum.

General Mills has expanded its Worldwide Innovation Network (G-WIN) open innovation program.

General Mills expands innovation network

January 12, 2012

General Mills has expanded its Worldwide Innovation Network (G-WIN) open innovation program to include digital marketing.

Sara Lee Corp. announced an agreement to sell its fresh bakery businesses in Spain and Portugal to Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. de C.V. for approximately $154 million. The agreement includes all Sara Lee fresh bakery brands in Spain and Portugal as well as seven manufacturing facilities.