Manufacturing News GRAS is crass: conflicts of interest abound Manufacturers have added around 1,000 additives to the GRAS list without informing FDA. Wayne Labs September 11, 2013 GRAS ingredients are exempt from FDA’s food additives rules. Read More
Editor’s Note Food and beverage industry poised for economic growth Emerging markets continue to lead the way for future sources of income. September 11, 2013 Modest improvements in US business conditions are expected to continue.Read More
Tech Update: Valves Control the flow Lower-cost, mix-proof, tank-style and control-top configurations proliferate. Mikell Knights September 11, 2013 Clean-in-process techniques can help dairy and beverage firms realize productivity gains. Read More
TECH FLASH Cooking and cooling: A practical approach to energy savings Many processes cool the cooked product in one fell swoop; adding a stage between can save energy and water. Wayne Labs August 28, 2013 A mid-process quench cycle with ambient-temperature tap water can capture much of the product’s heat before it enters the primary cool zone.Read More
TECH FLASH Integrate equipment for improved bar line efficiency A line comprised of unintegrated equipment increases the chance of operator error. Shane O'Halloran August 28, 2013 Multiple control panels can easily overwhelm operators.Read More
Engineering Staff Development The employee engagement challenge: hiring, training and retaining key staff US food and beverage plants are looking in house, on campus, online and at third parties to fill their engineering staff needs as industry advances loom. Mikell Knights August 8, 2013 Research suggests engineering degrees in the United States account for just 4.4 percent of total first university degrees. Read More
Manufacturing News Engaged workforce produces outstanding results A lack of highly skilled workers has been a persistent obstacle to improving food and beverage manufacturing performance. Joyce Fassl August 7, 2013 A series of ongoing meetings organized by AIEO and sponsored by PMMI is dedicated to improving performance of CPG manufacturers and suppliers. Read More
Editor’s Note Back to school, back to basics to quell employee staffing woes Hiring and training employees is one of largest issues facing food and beverages manufacturers. Joyce Fassl August 7, 2013 Even though managers sometimes hundreds of applications for a job, there may be no prospect with exactly the right set of skills. Read More
Robotics Is there a robot in your line’s future? Robots aren’t all things to all people, but in the right place, they can be a big time and labor saver. Wayne Labs August 7, 2013 Robots can help increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), which improves a processor’s bottom line. Read More
TECH FLASH Digital printing poised for growth Next generation printing technologies offer shorter lead times and lower cost. July 30, 2013 We discuss the future of digital printing technologies with Kate Achelpohl, director of member communications at PMMI.Read More