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Six universities to present technical sessions at PROCESS EXPO 2015

June 4, 2014

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) received six early commitments from university food science and packaging science programs that pledged to participate in educational sessions.

TECH FLASH

United Fresh Produce now accepting applications for Industry Leadership Program

The program was launched in 1995 and boasts over 200 industry member graduates.

Shane O'Halloran

February 26, 2014

The application deadline is April 7, 2014.

TECH FLASH

ISA to develop new mission-critical professional certification program

The new program is part of a $23 million grant from the Department of Labor to prepare workers for careers in “mission-critical operations.”

Shane O'Halloran

January 24, 2014

ISA’s program will focus on industrial operations, a point of focus for many food and beverage processors.

3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc. invites Student Travel Scholarship Award applications

The program will help students participate in the organization’s annual education program, to be held May 12-16.

Shane O'Halloran

January 24, 2014

To be eligible, a student must be enrolled full time in a food technology, food science, dairy science or related program.

Food processors give back by participating in educational programs

Joyce Fassl

January 10, 2014

Last month, I dedicated this column to the changes taking place at industry trade shows and how our industry is focused on giving back by supporting charities at these venues. This month, I’d like to thank those individuals who are giving back to the food and beverage industry by participating as speakers at Food Engineering’s 2014 Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference scheduled for April 6-9 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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.

Rutgers team takes PACK Solutions Challenge blue ribbon

The team will share a scholarship from PMMI's Education and Training Foundation.

Shane O'Halloran

September 26, 2013

The team will share a scholarship from PMMI's Education and Training Foundation.

TECH FLASH

FDA to hold food defense workshops

The agency will demonstrate its new Food Defense Plan Builder software.

Shane O'Halloran

September 24, 2013

Meetings will take place in October and November.

IPPE announces second annual '30 under 30' initiative

The program seeks to encourage young professionals in the processing sector.

Shane O'Halloran

September 19, 2013

The program seeks to encourage young professionals in the processing sector.

Engineering Staff Development

The employee engagement challenge: hiring, training and retaining key staff

US food and beverage plants are looking in house, on campus, online and at third parties to fill their engineering staff needs as industry advances loom.

Mikell Knights

August 8, 2013

Research suggests engineering degrees in the United States account for just 4.4 percent of total first university degrees.