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Tetra Pak appoints new CEO

Adolfo Orive will take over the position on April 1

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor

February 1, 2019

The Tetra Laval Group Board has appointed Adolfo Orive, President and CEO of Tetra Pak effective April 1, 2019. The appointment follows the decision by Dennis Jönsson to step down from his position after 14 years as president and CEO and 36 years with the company.

Engineering R&D

Better Juice Uses Innovative Process to Reduce Sugar in Orange Juice

The long-standing problem with processed "fresh" orange juice has been that it's packed with sugar and has little, if any, fiber

Wayne Labs

January 21, 2019

Better Juice's process harnesses a natural enzymatic activity in non-GMO microorganisms to convert a portion of the simple fructose, glucose and sucrose sugars into fibers and other nondigestible sugars.

Keep It Safe

How an Effective Ergonomics Program Contributes to Worker Safety

Sharon Spielman

January 18, 2019

OSHA reports an increase in recent years in the reporting of cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) and other work-related disorders due to ergonomic hazards, which are physical conditions that can pose risk of injury to the musculoskeletal system.

Food Safety

How food processors can create a plan for traceability and recalls

All processors need a program for traceability and recalls

Richard F. Stier

January 18, 2019

All food processors, no matter what they produce or where they are located, should develop, document, implement and maintain a program for traceability and recalls.

Industry News

tna promotes Jonathan Rankin to CEO

New CEO formerly served as company's chief sales officer

Sharon Spielman

January 17, 2019

Packaging company tna has announced that Jonathan Rankin has been promoted to CEO.

Green Series

Balancing Capital Investment with Long-Term Sustainability Goals

Casey Laughman

January 14, 2019

When processors make major capital investments, a lot of questions have to be answered.

Krones Varioline 1M pick-and-place packer

Automation Series

The connected food plant of the future will be a lean information machine

Wayne Labs

January 14, 2019

To be able to monitor production readings without manual intervention not only improves product quality, but also can stop processes before damage to the final product.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS - FALL 2018

Package Design for Particular Consumers of Cannabis

Trends in cannabis packaging that target a luxury-driven market segment

January 10, 2019

Laurel Gregory, creative director at The Hybrid Creative, recommends brands use a method she calls “Be, Do, Say” in order to remain authentic and avoid common pitfalls.

Plant of the Year

Valley Milk LLC wins the 2019 Food Engineering Plant of the Year

Milk powder manufacturing facility honored for its commitment to sustainability and quality

Casey Laughman

January 7, 2019

Valley Milk LLC has been named the winner of the 2019 Food Engineering Plant of the Year award for its new milk powder manufacturing facility in Turlock, Calif.

Industry News

Women's foodservice forum expands mission and executive leadership team

The Forum’s mission includes leadership development and providing strategies for success in the food industry

Wayne Labs

January 7, 2019

With women’s workplace progress stalled across some industries despite their increased pursuit of higher education and skill building, the Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF) is expanding its mission to include both women’s leadership development and providing strategies to the food industry to eliminate barriers, accelerate advancement, and lead the way to gender equity with data-driven solutions.

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.

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.