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How processors can plan for, recover from extreme weather

Experts offer advice for factories when it comes to preparing for the worst, and getting up and running again after a major weather event.

Wayne Labs

September 8, 2017

With this year’s hurricane season, 500-year storms now seem like ten-year events. And it’s become increasingly clear that processors need to be prepared for the worst.

Food processing innovation startup focused on modernizing manufacturing

Solve For Food plans to build an innovation center in Northwest Arkansas aimed at bringing the industry into the new age.

Debra Schug

September 8, 2017

Solve For Food wants to lead the industry into a new age of food processing. The company is seeking financing for its first Food Innovation Center, which will provide processors concept-to-consumption food production and innovation services using MATS.

Memphis Meats

Cargill, Richard Branson invest in meat company that doesn’t slaughter

Memphis Meats raises $22M to produce meat directly from animal cells, without the need to raise and slaughter animals.

Crystal Lindell

August 30, 2017

It looks like Cargill and Richard Branson are among those who believe the future of meat may not include slaughterhouses.

Georgia Institute of Technology launches outreach initiative for food processors

The Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership will offer training in food safety, workforce development, among other things.

Crystal Lindell

August 30, 2017

“Food processing comprises many different products and sizes of manufacturers and it is important to assure their viability and growth,” says GaMEP Director Karen Fite.

Plant Openings

Plant Openings: August 2017

August 30, 2017

Announcements about new food and beverage plant construction projects, plant renovations and plant expansions.

Engineering R&D

Laser scanning and photonics help identify acrylamide in potato products

Newly developed real-time photonics/laser scanning technology detects precursors to acrylamide in raw French fries and potato chips prior to cooking.

Wayne Labs

August 30, 2017

New scanning technology can help processors determine if potato products contain too much acrylamide in frying.

Organic Food

Study: Why consumers choose organics

Pesticides, GMOs and nutrition listed as biggest drivers of purchasing decisions

Casey Laughman

August 29, 2017

A survey of Natural Grocers customers has revealed the top three reasons they decide to purchase organic produce.

People & Industry News

People and Industry News: August 2017

August 29, 2017

Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions.

Food Safety

Meat products recalled due to undeclared allergens

Products contain soy and wheat that are not on the product label

Casey Laughman

August 28, 2017

Oakland, Calif.-based Blossom Foods, LLC, is recalling more than 15,000 pounds of beef, chicken and pork products due to an undeclared allergen.

Opinion

Logistics lessons from hurricanes and 'Game of Thrones'

In both everyday operations and crisis situations, logistics offer a series of challenges

Casey Laughman

August 28, 2017

Hurricane Harvey and “Game of Thrones” may not have a whole lot in common, but they have me thinking about logistics.

Coalition Unites Europe’s Food Manufacturing Technologies and Equipment Sector

Clean Label Packaging Expands to Include Sustainability Considerations

How Sensing Technologies Can Help Avoid Food and Water Waste

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