Manufacturing News

This 640,000-sq.-ft. citrus fruit processing/packaging facility is almost completely automated and has a roof of solar cells and a fuel cell system to supply energy to the plant and the grid.

Wayne Labs

December 5, 2013

The plant provides consumers fresh fruit consistent in size, color, quality and taste while scoring environmental points.

Manufacturing News

Practice makes perfect, especially when it comes to food safety

Employees need feedback on how well they're doing their jobs.

Wayne Labs

December 5, 2013

Procedures should be explained and performance evaluated according to an objective, predefined measurement system.

Industry and People News: December 2013

December 5, 2013

Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions.

Plant Openings and Expansions: December 2013

December 5, 2013

Announcements about new food and beverage plant construction projects, plant renovations and plant expansions.

Editor's Note

Industry moves in the right direction to help those in need

PROCESS EXPO included several initiatives designed to reduce food loss and improve food waste.

Joyce Fassl

December 5, 2013

FPSA foundation also supported food-insecure communities through the DEFEAT HUNGER initiative.

Laura Dunn Nelson talks behavioral change and safety improvements

December 4, 2013

Laura Dunn Nelson has more than 25 years of experience implementing food safety and quality control programs for processing, packaging, foodservice and retail operations. She has worked with global retailers and manufacturers in the implementation of their GFSI certification programs. Prior to joining Alchemy, Laura managed Silliker’s South Region food testing laboratories, implemented ISO 17025 requirements, conducted GMP, distribution, and HACCP audits and trained new food safety auditors.

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