Exclusives Stories

Food Safety

Frozen chicken recalled due to possible plastic contamination

Foster Poulty Farms recalls more than 131,000 pounds of chicken

April 28, 2017

Farmerville, La.-based Foster Poultry Farms has recalled more than 131,000 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat breaded chicken patties that may be contaminated with plastic.

FSMA

What will FSMA actually mean?

New regulations always bring questions of who is affected and how

Casey Laughman

April 27, 2017

Like a lot of you, I’ve been thinking a lot recently about the Food Safety and Modernization Act.

Tyson Foods' Suppliers of the Year

Nine companies selected for annual honor

April 27, 2017

"We are deeply appreciative of our suppliers as they are critical to Tyson Foods’ success as a company,” said Melanie Russell, senior vice president of procurement, Tyson Foods.

Sustainability at FA&M 2017

DanoneWave to be largest public benefit corp in US

The company’s sustainability director discusses merger and operational goals at FA&M 2017.

Debra Schug

April 27, 2017

Deanna Bratter, director of corporate sustainability, recently spoke at Food Engineering’s Food Automation and Manufacturing Conference in Naples, Fla. She says the purpose that is coming to life for DanoneWave is centered on maintaining a balance of doing what is right for the business, for people and for the planet.

Industrial Automation

ABB, IBM announce industrial artificial intelligence partnership

Collaboration will begin with launch of manufacturing and smart grid solutions

Casey Laughman

April 26, 2017

ABB and IBM have announced a collaboration that combines ABB’s Ability digital portfolio with IBM’s Watson program.

Brand Expansion

Mayfield Creamery ice cream brand expands

Ice cream available in four new states as part of expanded marketing campaign

Casey Laughman

April 26, 2017

Dean Foods has announced that its Mayfield Creamery ice cream brand is expanding to new markets in Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona and New Mexico.

High Pressure Processing

High Pressure Processing helps keep products fresh without preservatives

HPP and packaging demonstrations available at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Maria Ferrante

April 25, 2017

With consumers placing a healthy emphasis on clean eating, manufacturers are looking at ways to extend the shelf life of fresh or minimally processed food and beverages while maintaining taste and texture.