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New York sauce manufacturer cited after employee fall in vinegar tank

New York sauce manufacturer cited for employee fall in vinegar tank

March 30, 2016

A New York food manufacturer could be looking at a hefty find after OSHA cited the Johnson City plant with 12 health and safety violations.

TECH FLASH

Blue Bell details root cause of Listeria outbreak

Two reports offer a better picture of what went wrong

Jeremy Gerrard

March 29, 2016

The outbreak resulted in a recall of all company products.

Tech Update: Cleaning & Sanitation

Boost plant efficiency by being clean, safe and savvy

Risks will always exist, but combining technology and employee training ensures processes not only comply with, but exceed, increasingly stringent regulatory standards.

Jaan Koel

March 25, 2016

Technology is one thing; training is another. But, the two fit together like a hand in a glove when it comes to keeping food and beverage plants running at peak efficiency in the cleanest, safest way possible.

Technology Sourcebook

Hygiene handles

March 4, 2016

Built for food processing companies, Pure Hold hygiene handles are mounted onto standard pull-doors in place of normal handles; they release sanitizing gel onto the hands of users as they open the door.

TECH FLASH

Piping design for bacteria reduction in water systems

Food Engineering interviews Jason Mitchell of US Water Services, Inc.

February 24, 2016

Monitoring a water system and getting clean samples aren’t easy, if your site has a poor design or contamination.

Technology Sourcebook

Wall/ceiling system

February 8, 2016

The Metl-Span FRP CleanSeam insulated metal panel wall and ceiling system combines fiberglass-reinforced plastic panel faces with a flush surface and hard joints; the joints are mold, mildew and impact resistant, and are permanently sealed with a compound that bonds the adjacent FRP surfaces together.

Heat and Control fryer with external support module

Protein Processing

Solving meaty challenges

Protein processors can have trouble meeting production demands, if they’re working with out-of-date manufacturing spaces and equipment.

Wayne Labs

January 6, 2016

While many protein processors need to speed up their operations, there are many stumbling blocks thwarting their efforts.

What are the top challenges of food and beverage manufacturers in plant floor productivity?

December 22, 2015

Vince Nasti, VP of Operations for Nation Pizza and Foods, discussed major issues facing the food and beverage industry.

Food Safety

Eliminating hygienic hazards

Smart planning and utilization of sanitary plant design principles can save processors time, money, embarrassment and even their businesses.

Debra Schug

November 25, 2015

By now, say the name Blue Bell, and the first thought in most people’s minds isn’t ice cream. The company just went through one of the biggest recalls in recent times due to potential contamination from Listeria monocytogenes.

Food Safety

Handling the air in your plant

An air-handling system is useless without proper in-plant sanitation. A good handling system is also an essential element of an effective allergen management program.

Richard F. Stier

November 23, 2015

Processors tend to think much more about traffic patterns than airflow patterns, but they should never underestimate the importance of air management when it comes to producing safe, wholesome foods.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

PepsiCo to Close Two Florida Facilities

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

Events

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

Decarbonizing Process Heat: What You Should Know and Next Steps

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.

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