Manufacturing News

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.

TECH FLASH

Animal protein still best bet for half of US consumers

New research from the NPD Group indicates 50 percent of US consumers feel animal protein is still the best source of protein

Jeremy Gerrard

October 13, 2014

Beef and chicken lead consumer preferences

TECH FLASH

Rising demand for natural sweeteners

Researchers at Canadean say obesity and health issues, in addition to taxes on sugary beverages, have caused countries to look toward natural sweeteners

Jeremy Gerrard

October 13, 2014

Soft drink manufacturers are cashing in on the trend with approximately 20 percent of new non-caloric soft drinks using natural sweeteners in 2013.

TECH FLASH

Fats for a healthy diet

The Institute of Food Technologists identify nine fats consumers can include as part of their diets

Jeremy Gerrard

October 13, 2014

The fats include fish oil, flaxseed oil and Omega-3 fatty acids, as well as newcomers like hemp oil.

Manufacturing News

GRAS: The “S” doesn’t stand for secret

October 7, 2014

In a study released earlier this year by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), concerns were raised about a loophole in the Food Additives Amendment of 1958 for substances designated by food manufacturers as generally recognized as safe.