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McDonald’s Japan records 7.5 billion yen loss after food scandal

The company reports an approximately $65.8 million loss for the period from January through September

November 11, 2014

McDonald’s Japan says it has halted all imports of chicken products from China since July when the scandal broke.

TECH FLASH

‘Guru’ predicts top food trends of 2015

The growth of online grocery shopping and preferences for craft foods, fermented foods and smoked flavors make next year’s list

Jeremy Gerrard

November 11, 2014

Phil Lempert, the Supermarket Guru, worked closely with ConAgra Foods to map out the biggest changes in consumer preferences and food trends for the industry.

TECH FLASH

Unilever sues California food company for use of word ‘mayo’

Unilever claims false advertising and unfair competition by Hampton Creek through the sale of its product “Just Mayo,” which Unilever says is misleading to consumers and takes market share from its Hellmann’s and Best Foods products.

Jeremy Gerrard

November 11, 2014

Multinational consumer goods company Unilever, makers of Hellmann’s mayonnaise, recently filed a lawsuit against a California company alleging its use and marketing of the term “mayo” in reference to its egg-free sandwich spread does not meet dictionary definitions.

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The empathetic 21st-century engineer

Wayne Labs

November 5, 2014

While Dr. Frankenstein brought life to his creation, the result wasn’t exactly a warm, compassionate, empathetic being.

TECH FLASH

Consumer perception of packaging challenges waste reduction

The results of a DuPont exit poll stress the importance of collaboration between packaging professionals to help reduce food loss and waste

Jeremy Gerrard

October 28, 2014

Packaging leaders say extended product shelf life should be the packaging’s largest role in ensuring food safety.

TECH FLASH

Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference 2015 speakers announced

The event will take place at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, FL from April 12-15

Jeremy Gerrard

October 28, 2014

The 2 ½-day event brings food and beverage processors and suppliers together to gain valuable information on the latest trends and technologies.

TECH FLASH

Hershey reaches settlement in trademark suit against pot edibles company

A marijuana edibles manufacturer has agreed to recall and destroy all of its products that share a resemblance to products produced by the Hershey Company

Jeremy Gerrard

October 28, 2014

As the cannabis edibles industry settles into the market, some regulators look to ban marijuana -infused products.

TECH FLASH

Mapping the route to advanced food safety

PACK EXPO provides a single destination for exploring trends, technologies and expert insights on preventing contamination and enhancing track-and-trace measures

October 28, 2014

Regulations and globalizationpresent significant hurdles for food manufacturers.

TECH FLASH

What’s new at PACK EXPO

Coming to Chicago’s McCormick Place on November 2, PACK EXPO 2014 is North America’s largest processing and packaging event, serving as a hub for food manufacturing innovation

October 13, 2014

New industry-specific pavilions and features such as The Brand Zone and The Processing Zone will help food processors and manufacturers navigate more than 1.15 million net square feet of exhibit space.

TECH FLASH

Natural and organic acquisitions heighten profitability

Industry leaders are investing in natural and organic brands to diversify their portfolios

Jeremy Gerrard

October 13, 2014

US retail sales of natural and organic foods and beverages experienced a 53 percent sales growth over five years.

Join Lynn Dornblaser, Client Advisor at Mintel, and Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief of FOOD ENGINEERING, as they break down the 2026 Top 100 Food and Beverage Companies and discuss the factors affecting this year’s rankings.

Explore food safety strategies that strengthen sanitation, risk management, operational efficiency, and compliance across foodservice and facility environments.