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Soybean sprouts recalled due to possible Listeria

Sprouts distributed to retail stores in three states

June 9, 2017

Springfield, Va.-based Happy Sprout is recalling all packages of soybean sprouts due to potential Listeria contamination.

Field Reports

Blueberry processor uses digital sorter to improve defect removal

Digital sorter more accurately removes foreign material

Casey Laughman

June 9, 2017

In 2016, Quebec Wild Blueberries purchased a VERYX digital sorter from Key Technology. Replacing an existing laser sorter, VERYX more accurately removes defects and foreign material from the product stream.

Study shows food and beverage CEOs well liked

How employees’ favorable view of management can help overall company goals.

Debra Schug

June 7, 2017

Gordon Food Service’s CEO Rich Wolowski came in first place, with Ferrero’s Giovanni Ferrero and Barry Callebaut’s Antonie de Saint-Affrique following right behind.

Food Inspections

DNA-based analysis helps break down complex food samples

Food analysis aims for exact identification

Casey Laughman

June 7, 2017

A new method of food analysis can break down complex samples to identify exactly what is in them.

Tetra Pak discusses the importance of sustainability in food processing

Company looks at how food and beverage makers can spur sustainability.

Debra Schug

June 5, 2017

June 5th is the United Nations World Environment Day, which the organization created to focus attention and spur action on tackling environmental issues.

Schwan's to acquire MaMa Rosa's Pizza

Debra Schug

June 1, 2017

Schwan’s Company, a US frozen-food business, has agreed to terms on acquiring MaMa Rosa’s Pizza LLC from HGGC.

Opinion

Opinion: Supreme Court ruling highlights patent issues

TC Heartland LLC vs. Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC takes on issues of where patent cases can be filed.

Casey Laughman

May 29, 2017

For years, companies have been getting away with getting paid for doing nothing more than filing a lawsuit in the right court.

VR and AR

Wearable technologies like VR and AR may have finally arrived

interpack highlights the increasing virtual reality applications, including augmenting sales and project demonstrations.

Sean Riley

May 29, 2017

OEMs used VR to demonstrate future projects and give examples of machinery output, replacement part ordering, step-by-step repair instructions and remote monitoring.

Food Safety

Sausage products recalled due to possible contamination

Products may have pieces of metal

Casey Laughman

May 26, 2017

Armour Eckrich meats has announced a recall of more than 90,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage products that may be contaminated with pieces of metal.

People & Industry News

People and Industry News: May 2017

May 25, 2017

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

Industrial Heat Pumps: Sustainable Energy Solutions for Now and the Future

FMTE Formed by Four Food Manufacturing Companies

Coalition Unites Europe’s Food Manufacturing Technologies and Equipment Sector

FDA Approves Three Food Colors from Natural Sources

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