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Clay packaging could help preserve produce

New research shows that clay-based antimicrobial packaging keeps food fresh.

October 6, 2017

Scientists have developed a packaging film coated with clay nanotubes packed with an antibacterial essential oil that provides a one-two punch—preventing both over-ripening and microbial growth.

People & Industry News

People and Industry News: October 2017

October 6, 2017

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

Plant Openings

Plant Openings: October 2017

October 6, 2017

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

Regulatory Watch

FSIS adjusts inspection coverage at Siluriformes slaughter locations

New procedures come after transitional period of inspectors always being on hand

October 5, 2017

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has confirmed that it is adjusting inspection coverage at official establishments that slaughter fish of the order Siluriformes from all hours of operation to once per production shift.

FDA

FDA tells bakery: Love is not an ingredient

Nashoba Brook Bakery gets warning letter that includes a violation for listing “love” as one of its granola ingredients.

Crystal Lindell

October 4, 2017

Apparently, it doesn’t matter how much of your soul you put into making something, you aren’t allowed to list “Love” as one of the ingredients.

Regulatory Watch

FDA issues draft chapter for preventive controls guidance

Newest chapter of guidance on hazard analysis released

October 4, 2017

FDA has announced the availability of another draft chapter of “Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food: Guidance for Industry.”

Mergers and Acquisitions

SUEZ finalizes acquisition of GE Water & Process Technologies

Former president and CEO of GE Water to lead new business unit

Casey Laughman

October 2, 2017

SUEZ has announced that it has completed the acquisition of GE Water & Process Technologies.

Opinion

Opinion: Disasters aren't the only havoc food processors need to prepare for

Disaster preparedness is crucial, but day-to-day events can cause havoc as well

Casey Laughman

September 28, 2017

We’ve been all too familiar with natural disasters lately.

U.S. Packaging industry market value approaching $10 Billion

Amidst strong industry growth, PMMI report shows robust sector.

Crystal Lindell

September 28, 2017

The U.S. packaging machinery market is expected to increase 4.8 percent from 2015 to 2016, coming in with a total market value of $9.8 billion.

Food fraud

How barcodes can help fight food fraud

Food ranks among the top five most valuable counterfeit markets

Sean Riley

September 28, 2017

Within the layered approach to brand protection are overt technologies — barcodes, holograms, watermarks, embossing and etching — and covert technologies — taggants, UV, infrared and fluorescent inks, Smart technology and radio frequency identification (RFID).

PepsiCo and Cargill Collaborate to Advance Sustainable Agriculture

Mars, Inc. to Invest $2B in U.S. Manufacturing through 2026

FDA Approves Gardenia Blue Color Additive

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June 17, 2025

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ State of the Cold Chain

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.

July 23, 2025

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