TECH FLASH ISA, Automation Federation support kickoff of annual robotics competition Attracting more than 80,000 high school students, the 2016 FIRST Robotics Competition began earlier this month. January 25, 2016 As partners of FIRST, the Automation Federation and ISA are encouraging their members to support the range of FIRST education programs. Read More
TECH FLASH Ranking the largest food companies The Global Access to Nutrition Index rates the companies based on their efforts to tackle obesity and undernutrition. Jeremy Gerrard January 25, 2016 Unilever, Nestlé and Danone lead the pack. Read More
TECH FLASH Champions 12.3 aims to inspire action to reduce food waste The coalition is increasing political and social momentum to achieve Target 12.3 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Jeremy Gerrard January 25, 2016 Globally, a third of all food is lost or wasted between the farm and fork.Read More
TECH FLASH Constellation Brands plans to build $1.5 billion brewery The new brewery will have a production capacity of up to 20 million hectoliters. Jeremy Gerrard January 12, 2016 The facility’s proximity to California provides a new avenue to better service the western US.Read More
TECH FLASH ‘Natural’ labels fall short of consumer expectations Consumers don’t believe chicken plumped with added saltwater solutions should display a ‘natural’ label. Jeremy Gerrard January 12, 2016 USDA estimates 25 percent of all ready-to-cook poultry products are enhanced with saltwater to make the meat tastier and juicier.Read More
TECH FLASH Chobani, General Mills fire off lawsuits Chobani’s Simply 100 ad campaign sparks legal battle. Jeremy Gerrard January 12, 2016 The company highlights ingredients used in Dannon and Yoplait yogurt. Read More
TECH FLASH From warehouse to food grade Unless you’re willing to risk your business, your suppliers must be up to snuff on food safety. Jaan Koel January 12, 2016 A California bag and film manufacturer converts an existing warehouse into a LEED-certified, climate-controlled space.Read More
TECH FLASH Campbell will disclose GMOs on products Breaking away from its peers, the soup company says it will support a federal legislation establishing a mandatory labeling standard. Jeremy Gerrard January 12, 2016 If a federal solution cannot be established in a reasonable amount of time, Campbell is prepared to disclose the presence of GMOs on the labels of all its US products that contain them.Read More
TECH FLASH New Dietary Guidelines released The recommendations urge Americans to watch the added sugar, keeping it under 10 percent of daily calories. Jeremy Gerrard January 12, 2016 Eating lean meat is OK, and Americans do not have to cut back on eggs and sodium.Read More
TECH FLASH Obama signs Omnibus Appropriations bill into law GMO labeling was left out while a repeal of COOL requirements made it in Jeremy Gerrard December 28, 2015 The federal spending bill will fund the government through 2016. Read More