FDA estimates new regulations will cost the average factory around $13,000 and will be enforced with new powers to fine, initiate recalls or shut down noncompliant businesses.

TECH FLASH

Methods to curb energy rate increases

Many processors have already switched out inefficient lighting and invested in high-efficiency motors, and some have tried demand control while others have instituted real-time purchasing of energy.

Wayne Labs

June 26, 2013

FE interviewed Brian Flynn, chief technology officer of ZF Energy Development, to discuss the options processors have in cutting energy costs.

TECH FLASH

ARC releases supplier selection guides for MAC and SIS

Main automation contractors and safety instrumented system selection are essential in many operations.

Shane O'Halloran

June 26, 2013

Guides include selection criteria and guided workflow steps for selecting the proper MAC or SIS supplier.

TECH FLASH

FDA releases Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Science and Research Strategic Plan

The document is a plan for supporting Food Safety Modernization Act implementation.

Shane O'Halloran

June 26, 2013

Goals include improved preventive controls for Salmonella and E. coli and detection of allergens and gluten in food.

TECH FLASH

UK scientists recommend pregnant women reduce exposure to packaging to avoid BPA

European assessments of BPA clash with FDA guidance.

Shane O'Halloran

June 26, 2013

Scientists recommend pregnant women adopt a safety first approach, given the difficulty of assessing exposure risk.

TECH FLASH

Are you playing by the new rules of customer engagement?

Thanks to a new model, food and beverage sales grew in 2012 while other consumer packaged goods categories were down.

Shane O'Halloran

June 26, 2013

Top companies are identifying and engaging with customers and focusing on innovation that directly reaches them.

TECH FLASH

Women see little role for federal government in guiding product choices or healthy decisions

New survey reveals women feel negatively about government attempts to encourage healthy eating.

Shane O'Halloran

June 26, 2013

Distrust of the media is even more prevalent than distrust of the government.

TECH FLASH

The Power of ‘Small’

Small and medium-sized manufacturers are flexing their muscles; industry takes notice at PACK EXPO.

Shane O'Halloran

June 12, 2013

Food Engineering discusses small and medium-sized manufacturers with Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO of PMMI.

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

circular packaging material for frozen and chilled food packaging

Sustainable Barrier Coatings Replace PFAS, PE and other Plasticized Materials in Packaging

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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