TECH FLASH Study: Food companies ready for FSMA A majority of food and beverage professionals are confident their organizations are prepared to meet the increasingly strict requirements. Jeremy Gerrard May 16, 2016 In a new report, nearly half of these professionals agree the regulation will ultimately increase visibility and safety throughout the supply chain.Read More
TECH FLASH Dairy industry urges White House to block WHO proposal The proposal seeks to discourage young children from consuming dairy products by suppressing the advertising and marketing of them. Jeremy Gerrard May 16, 2016 Dairy groups call WHO “bureaucrats” seeking to overturn sound nutrition and medical advice. Read More
TECH FLASH Internet of Things: Remote monitoring The Internet-enabled systems bring a new level of flexibility, performance and cost advantages. April 26, 2016 They also raise concerns about data, plant information and product security.Read More
TECH FLASH A writer’s guide to documenting procedures A systematic approach is all you need to keep your writing process on track. Scott J. Glaser April 26, 2016 It’s in your best interest to make your organization’s written procedures as robust as possible. Read More
TECH FLASH Specialty foods hit record sales in 2015 Fifty-eight out of 61 specialty food categories enjoyed double-digit sales growth in 2015. Jeremy Gerrard April 26, 2016 Racking up record sales of $120.5 billion, specialty foods like cheese and refrigerated meat grew in 2015.Read More
TECH FLASH Mars advises consumers to reduce consumption of some products The company will begin labeling some of its products as occasional treats. Jeremy Gerrard April 26, 2016 Mars is updating its website to catalogue products as either “occasional” or “everyday” foods. Read More
TECH FLASH Processed meat linked to stomach cancer? A World Cancer Research Fund International report details the risks. Jeremy Gerrard April 26, 2016 Eating 50g of processed meat per day increases the risk of stomach cancer by 18 percent.Read More
TECH FLASH OPC Foundation announces UA open source availability The technology can now be used in additional markets. Jeremy Gerrard April 26, 2016 The open source repository will supplement other open-source initiatives to provide additional value.Read More
TECH FLASH Siemens opens cybersecurity operation center Industrial security specialists will monitor industrial facilities around the world. Jeremy Gerrard April 26, 2016 The company has joint locations in Europe and the US.Read More
TECH FLASH New tool to win the food fraud battle EMAlert seeks to save manufacturers from economically motivated adulteration. Jeremy Gerrard April 26, 2016 The Grocery Manufacturers Association and Battelle are partnering to provide a new secure, intuitive web-based software tool.Read More