Manufacturing News

AIOE makes equipment design easier

September 4, 2014

For processors of low-moisture foods, finding the right equipment is enough of a challenge—let alone knowing which mechanical specifications are necessary for a piece of equipment to conform to which particular food safety regulatory rules.

TECH FLASH

Canadian wastewater treatment system is first to produce water for reuse in food plant

The new system installed at a produce processing plant in Ontario treats 40,000 gallons of wastewater per day

Jeremy Gerrard

August 25, 2014

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc. opened its first Canadian processing plant in Oshawa, ON, including a new wastewater treatment system as part of the construction.

TECH FLASH

Malaysian imports spice up US market

Food and beverage products imported to the US from Malaysia are on the rise, with a record value of $150 million in the first quarter of 2014

Jeremy Gerrard

August 25, 2014

To meet the demand for food imports, Malaysia Kitchen USA says it plans to bump up imports by introducing an additional 300 products to the US market by 2015.

TECH FLASH

Report ranks global food traceability regulations

Countries from the European Union came out on top, with researchers praising regulations that cover a broad range of foreign and domestic foods

Jeremy Gerrard

August 25, 2014

The US received average rankings for its Food Safety Modernization Act, but the Global Food Traceability Center was critical that FSMA regulations are still in the early stages of development.

TECH FLASH

Protein tops consumer trends

62 percent of consumers agree they are making a point to get enough protein, according to a new report

Jeremy Gerrard

August 12, 2014

A new study says highlights within the protein trend include nuts, yogurt and exotic meats.

TECH FLASH

Less salt? Researchers say not so fast

A recent study challenges the perception that US consumers desire products with less sodium.

Jeremy Gerrard

August 12, 2014

US consumers still eat more sodium than they should each day, and the number cutting back on salt continues to decrease.

TECH FLASH

Gluten-free labeling guidelines go into effect

As of last week, foods bearing a “gluten-free” label must fall in line with national regulations that stipulate what is, and is not, considered a gluten-free food

Jeremy Gerrard

August 12, 2014

Last year, FDA established its final rule defining the term “gluten-free” for voluntary use on food labels.

TECH FLASH

USDA unveils new poultry inspection system

Under the modernized rule, poultry companies will have to meet new requirements to control Salmonella and Campylobacter while an updated inspection system aims to better position inspectors on the line

Jeremy Gerrard

August 12, 2014

New USDA food safety and inspection requirements draw both ire and praise.

Manufacturing News

Dairy industry addresses opportunities in growing market

Shane O'Halloran

August 7, 2014

Fueled in large part by rising consumption in Asia, the global dairy industry is expanding at a rate that will increase both opportunities and challenges for producers.

TECH FLASH

Kansas State University breaks ground on Bulk Solids Innovation Center

The facility will be used to study and develop the understanding of bulk solids materials handling

Jeremy Gerrard

July 29, 2014

With bulk solids accounting for 80 percent of the items transported throughout the world, the new center will be the first of its kind in North America.