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TECH FLASH

General Mills expands retail flour recall

General Mills has again expanded its flour recall to include additional production dates after the CDC confirmed four more illnesses linked with consuming food containing raw flour contaminated with E. coli.

Jeremy Gerrard

July 28, 2016

The company reminds consumers not to eat uncooked dough or batter made with raw flour.

TECH FLASH

FDA releases data on food safety sampling program

The first food safety test results from samples of raw milk, cucumbers and hot peppers have been released.

Jeremy Gerrard

July 28, 2016

In 2014, FDA adopted a new, proactive sampling program for a variety of commodities to learn more about the prevalence of disease-causing bacteria and to help the agency identify patterns that may help predict and prevent future contamination.

TECH FLASH

Pest paths: Common points of entry in a food facility

McCloud Services outlines 10 tips to prevent pests from entering your facility.

July 28, 2016

Pests can be a nuisance for everyone, but for the food industry, they can be a real nightmare.

TECH FLASH

Chobani seeks applicants for food incubator

The six-month Food Incubator program will provide the entrepreneurs with the resources—including a $25,000 grant—workspace and support to develop their ideas.

Jeremy Gerrard

July 28, 2016

Searching to invest in and cultivate like-minded emerging entrepreneurs, the company designed the program to help individuals and small food companies with big ideas “follow the path to challenge the food industry, improve broken systems and make a difference.”

TECH FLASH

Global dairy processors ranking reveals shrinking market

Rabobank’s Global Dairy Top 20 2016, the latest annual Rabobank survey of the world’s largest dairy companies, highlights the giants of one of the world’s most valuable food sectors.

Jeremy Gerrard

July 28, 2016

A ranking of the world’s top 20 dairy companies reveals many of the same players, but the overall pie is shrinking.

TECH FLASH

Rockwell expands machinery safety system integrator program

The automation solutions provider says its members offer proven machinery safety expertise for manufacturers.

Jeremy Gerrard

July 28, 2016

The program added three new members in the first half of 2016, bringing the total to 26.

TECH FLASH

New Belgium earns platinum certification for zero waste initiatives

The brewery diverts 99.9 percent of its waste away from landfills.

Jeremy Gerrard

July 28, 2016

New Belgium scored 69 out of 80 points across categories such as reduce, redesign, zero waste purchasing, leadership and innovation.

TECH FLASH

Maintaining an agile, efficient supply chain

Having a plant that incorporates automation and accounts for demand and compliance data can help control supply chain costs.

July 28, 2016

The Processing Zone at PACK EXPO International will highlight supply chain solutions for food and beverage processors.

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Nielsen names 2016 Breakthrough Innovation winners

Breyer’s, Cheez-It, Chobani and Dole among the brands named.

Jeremy Gerrard

July 13, 2016

More change in the CPG industry will occur in the next five years than in the last 50 as companies will need to focus on mastering consumer experiences and not just consumer goods.

FDA gives safety approval for genetically engineered potato

TECH FLASH

Starch improves barrier properties of PE films

Wageningen UR Food & Biobased Research is working with thermoplastic starch and polyethylene to develop an innovative industrial film solution to be used in food packaging.

Jeremy Gerrard

July 13, 2016

By blending the materials, researchers hope to improve the barrier properties of a plastic film—leveraging the water resistance of polyethylene with the good oxygen barrier properties of starch.