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New automation solution for pizza production

Soft Robotics introduces robotic end-of-arm tooling gentle enough to make pizzas.

March 16, 2018

Robotics have been steadily moving further up the packaging and processing line in food and beverage production. And the latest example of this trend is the automated pizza solution from Soft Robotics.

Innovation

Is the last mile the last challenge for retailers?

Many retailers know that a quick and speedy delivery is key to finding new business and holding onto it

Wayne Labs

March 15, 2018

Companies like Target and Amazon realize the importance of quick, same-day delivery when it comes to food and beverage products.

Food Safety

Smoked sausage recalled due to possible contamination

Johnsonville recalls more than 109,000 pounds of product

Casey Laughman

March 15, 2018

Johnsonville, LLC has recalled more than 109,000 pounds of smoked pork sausage products due to possible contamination with extraneous materials.

Regulatory Watch

FDA updates spice risk

Study shows domestic spice less risky than imported spice

March 14, 2018

FDA updated its 2013 risk profile on pathogens and filth in spices with data demonstrating the prevalence of Salmonella in nine out of 11 types of retail spices in the US was significantly lower than that for shipments of spice at import.

Regulatory Watch

FDA confirms final rule regulating calcium carbonate use

Rule amends color additive regulations

Casey Laughman

March 14, 2018

FDA has confirmed an effective date of Dec. 8, 2017 for the final rule amending color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of calcium carbonate.

Food Safety

Catfish recalled due to possible contamination

Product may be contaminated with leucomalachite green

Casey Laughman

March 12, 2018

Heartland Catfish Company, based in Itta Bena, Mississippi, has announced a recall of almost 70,000 pounds of catfish products due to possible contamination by leucomalachite green.

People & Industry News

People and Industry News: March 2018

March 12, 2018

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

Plant Openings

Plant Openings: March 2018

March 12, 2018

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

Regulatory Watch

FSIS proposes modernization of swine slaughter inspection

New regulations will update standards for establishments that slaughter swine

Casey Laughman

March 11, 2018

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing amendments to the federal meat inspection regulations to establish a new inspection system for swine.

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Manufacturing News

Common causes of foodborne illnesses identified

Report details most common causes of foodborne illnesses

March 11, 2018

The Interagency Safety Analytics Collaboration (IFSAC), a joint effort between the USDA, FDA and CDC, has come out with its findings of the causes of foodborne illnesses in 2013.

Listeria Outbreak Connected with Pre-Made Chicken Alfredo Meals Results in 3 Deaths

Clean Label Packaging Expands to Include Sustainability Considerations

General Mills Sells North American Yogurt Business

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