Food and Beverage Manufacturing Top Stories - Articles - Page 134

Keep It Safe

How an Effective Ergonomics Program Contributes to Worker Safety

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.

Automation

The human impact of robots in food

Shifting from a labor focus to automation can offer processors improved safety, efficiency

Wayne Labs

January 4, 2019

According to research by the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, almost a third of food processing operations already use robotics in their facilities. What’s more, half of those surveyed said they will increase their level of automation in the next three to five years. However, not every food manufacturer is an automation convert.

Cybersecurity

Smart phones on the plant floor: How secure are they?

Smart phones help key operators stay up to date on process and maintenance information, but should personal or company-supplied devices be employed?

Wayne Labs

January 2, 2019

Smart phones can be an asset on the plant floor, letting operators look at current plant data and make intelligent decisions. But, should personal devices be checked at the door, and are they a potential risk for cyberattacks?