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CDC says trans fat reduction efforts slowed over time

Progress varied by food type and parent company.

June 12, 2013

Because consuming trans fat is harmful even at low levels, researchers urged manufacturers to renew efforts to discontinue or reformulate products containing them.

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Large firms best positioned to improve profit margins

As US consumers become more health conscious, large companies are able to offer new products at increased prices.

Shane O'Halloran

June 12, 2013

Smaller competitors often lack the consumer recognition that allows premium pricing.

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USDA introduces new mobile tools and open data projects

New APIs and mobile apps are designed to bring USDA customer service into the 21st century.

Shane O'Halloran

June 12, 2013

Economic Research Service Web Content and Farmers Market Directory APIs will spur further development.

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Convenience aids top the list of packaging breakthroughs

DuPont released the list of the top packaging innovations of the 20th century.

Shane O'Halloran

June 11, 2013

The top spot on the list went to a basic technology with major ramifications.

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Inspection technologies keep pace with new processor demands

Various food production sectors require unique inspection technologies.

Shane O'Halloran

May 28, 2013

As the regulatory landscape evolves, these technologies will provide additional applications for food and beverage production.https://admin-foodengineeringmag.epublishing.com/admin/article/general/load?articleId=90752#

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Biscuit company improves reliability of process control

New machinery offers reliable drives and high dosing accuracy.

Shane O'Halloran

May 28, 2013

Reliability is the most desired quality in drive selection.

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Account for these 13 firewall limitations to prevent attacks

Attackers use numerous methods to bypass security barriers.

Shane O'Halloran

May 28, 2013

Be prepared for the threat with firewall security.

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Are your industrial networks vulnerable to cyber attack?

Increasingly complex network systems can make preventing and detecting attacks more difficult.

Shane O'Halloran

May 28, 2013

Poor security can mean lost revenue and brand integrity.

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Vision inspection sees what humans may miss

Increased packaging line speeds have made it more difficult for human inspectors to reliably remove nonconforming items.

May 28, 2013

Vision systems can inspect products accurately at very high speeds, making them an important component of many producers’ food safety plans.

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Tank coating: an underrated aspect of selection

Tank surface preparation methods diverge, and a tank’s coating is its only defense against corrosion.

May 28, 2013

Find out what method of tank coating will suit your operation best.

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