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How to avoid USDA import refusals with preparation

Recent Brazilian meat scandal shines a light on USDA policies on imported foods.

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor

July 27, 2017

Every day around the world, in most countries, food products are refused entry—not just due to food safety issues, but also inaccurate paperwork, label issues and adulteration.

Replacement Parts

Food processors are spending less on replacement parts

Report shows that more companies are spending less on replacement parts, but searching for the lowest price is still a low priority for companies.

Crystal Lindell

July 12, 2017

Food and beverage companies are spending less on replacement parts than they did in the past.

Maintenance

Predictive maintenance, Internet of Things can lead to big maintenance savings

The Industrial Internet of Things and low-cost sensors make PdM a must-have tool to stay competitive.

Wayne Labs

July 7, 2017

Knowing when a machine will fail and for what reason can give processors a way to save money on maintenance.

Dirty Jobs

Mike Rowe thinks more kids should skip college

Dirty Jobs host recently spoke at PowerPlex about the need to encourage more students to pursue a trade.

Crystal Lindell

June 27, 2017

While he isn’t anti-college — Rowe himself has a degree — he does believe more people should be encouraged to do blue collar work, such as learning a trade or working in the manufacturing sector.

Manufacturing News

HPP gets an official voice

Industry group focuses on advancing high-pressure processing

Wayne Labs

June 20, 2017

Nine founding companies have worked together with PMMI to create a new industry group, the Cold Pressure Council (CPC), to focus on the advancement of high-pressure processing (HPP) within the food and beverage industry.

West Liberty Foods wins Manufacturing Leadership Award

Debra Schug

June 15, 2017

The food processor was recognized for its digital manufacturing transformation with the assistance of Leading2Lean, a cloud-based lean manufacturing solution provider.

Manufacturing News

FSMA demands can exceed plant capabilities

Older facilities may not be able to meet detailed requirements under FSMA

June 13, 2017

A&E professionals are concerned about the readiness of food and beverage plants for FSMA.

Field Reports

Blueberry processor uses digital sorter to improve defect removal

Digital sorter more accurately removes foreign material

Casey Laughman

June 9, 2017

In 2016, Quebec Wild Blueberries purchased a VERYX digital sorter from Key Technology. Replacing an existing laser sorter, VERYX more accurately removes defects and foreign material from the product stream.

VR and AR

Wearable technologies like VR and AR may have finally arrived

interpack highlights the increasing virtual reality applications, including augmenting sales and project demonstrations.

Sean Riley

May 29, 2017

OEMs used VR to demonstrate future projects and give examples of machinery output, replacement part ordering, step-by-step repair instructions and remote monitoring.

Siemens event spurs innovative ideas

Quick-to-market, ultra-transparency and VR among trends talked about during Siemens brain storming event.

Crystal Lindell

May 22, 2017

Quick-to-market food items that mimic fast fashion, ultra-transparency about how food is made, and virtual reality in retail stores. This is what industry experts think the food industry might look like in 10 years.