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Controlled condensation pasteurization is being proposed as a salmonella remedy for almonds, though the technology has broader potential for minimally processed foods.

Last Fall, I attended the 28th Annual Rapid Methods Workshop at University of Wisconsin-River Falls.  Dr. Purnendu C. Vasavada, the driving force behind the program, brings people from all over the world to discuss rapid microbiological methods, food safety and quality issues and future trends. 

As savvy processors know, in challenging times and in times of prosperity, you must innovate to remain competitive.

Citect Ampla MES software allows Ahold Coffee Company to improve overall equipment effectiveness while improving planning and production processes.

Electronic maintenance management system helps ensure food safety.

Good and bad, the year 2008 will be one for the record books. The food safety recalls that plagued the food industry during 2007 seem like a century ago compared to what our nation has experienced the past 12 months.

This CIP system provides automated cleaning to a bakery oven.

Logistics demanded a fourth plant west of the Rockies, but West Liberty Foods seized the opportunity to upgrade its production flow and material-handling safeguards.

New vacuum system handles cheese and produces some not-so-cheesy results.

Reducing package material for its all-natural potato chips had a lot of upside benefits, though Salem, OR-based Kettle Foods Inc. didn’t anticipate the negative reaction from some of its customers.