Food and Beverage Manufacturing Top Stories

Carton Packaging

From organics to wine: Tetra Pak creates carton packaging

How sustainability is shaping the packaging of the future

March 14, 2017

Tetra Pak’s VP of Marketing Chris Gretchko recently took some time to talk with Food Engineering about packaging trends and how brands can best react to the changes.

Manufacturing News

NIST addresses cybersecurity for companies

New document offers updated guidance to companies looking to protect themselves.

March 13, 2017

A primary concern of the new version is managing supply chain risks.

Tech Update: Freezing and Cooling

Efficient freezing, cooling need not sacrifice performance

Careful planning, consistent operations can ensure processors strike a balance between performance and engery conservation

Casey Laughman

March 9, 2017

By developing an overall strategy for equipment and operations, processors can balance performance and efficiency in a way that meets both goals.

Staffing

Now hiring: Plants face skilled worker shortage

Manufacturing works to rebrand itself as appealing to the next generation of employees.

Crystal Lindell

March 8, 2017

It's not a great time to be in the manufacturing jobs recruitment business.

Automation Series

Advanced controls yield major process improvements

Use of the right tools can cut waste, curb giveaways, improve efficiency, decrease downtime and maximize product.

Wayne Labs

March 8, 2017

Technology is changing how plants track and respond to waste.

Food Safety

FSMA requirements for small to mid-sized businesses clarified

PMMI’s FSMA consultant dishes out advice to companies that might be lagging in compliance

Debra Schug

March 6, 2017

The Food Safety Modernization Act’s preventative controls rule went into effect this past fall for large CPG food and beverage companies. Most in the industry understand the new rules are focused on prevention of food safety hazards, but that doesn’t mean everyone is at the same level of comprehension and compliance.

Sustainable Winemaking

GE pilot project uses recycled rainwater for wine production

University of California Davis, Winesecrets also on board with project

Casey Laughman

March 3, 2017

A pilot project in California is using captured rainwater to supply wash water for winemaking, saving thousands of gallons of freshwater per day.

Hostess Liquidation

Hostess assets, real estate to be liquidated

Sale to include equipment from 2012 liquidation

Casey Laughman

March 1, 2017

The remaining assets and factories of the original Hostess Brands will be auctioned off throughout the month of March.

Ready Pac Foods Inc. recalls chicken salads because of possible Listeria contamination

Company recalls about 60,000 lbs. of Puro Picante Blazin’ Hot salad items.

Crystal Lindell

February 28, 2017

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Regulations

The role of regulations

Regulations need to be managed, not eliminated

Casey Laughman

February 28, 2017

One of the interesting things I have learned in my short time with Food Engineering is just how much of a role regulations play in the commercial food manufacturing market.