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Trend watch: Higher beef prices, corn uncertainty in store for 2013

Flat production and rising feed prices have led many to predict high future beef and corn prices.

January 14, 2013

Flat production and rising feed prices have led many to predict high future beef and corn prices.

Consumer Trends

Rise, shine and eat right: US consumers prefer healthy breakfast options, according to survey

Low-fat, high-fiber options rank high on Americans’ lists.

Shane O'Halloran

January 14, 2013

Low-fat, high-fiber options rank high on Americans’ lists.

Extrusion

Supercritical fluid extrusion makes super-nutritious puffed rice

The new method preserves taste and nutritional content more effectively than steam extrusion.

Shane O'Halloran

January 14, 2013

The new method preserves taste and nutritional content more effectively than steam extrusion.

Steam infusion

Steam infusion UHT treatment can improve tastes and limit chemical degradation

The technology can increase running times and lead to better production efficiencies.

Shane O'Halloran

January 14, 2013

The technology can increase running times and lead to better production efficiencies.

Manufacturing News

Caffeine: Use responsibly

January 7, 2013

Like alcohol, sugar, fat and salt, caffeine used in moderation is relatively safe and has benefits as well.

Regulatory Watch

Majority of Americans think Fed should stay out of milk pricing

January 7, 2013

When the 2012 Farm Bill stalled in the US House of Representatives this fall, dairy processors doubled down in their opposition to a key provision—the Dairy Market Stabilization Program, under which the government could act to keep milk prices from falling below certain levels.

Plant Openings & Expansions: January 2013

January 7, 2013

Unique Pretzels Bakery, Inc. broke ground on a new 36,000-sq.-ft. factory and 37,500-sq.-ft. warehouse expansion project in Reading, PA.

Industry & People: January 2013

January 7, 2013

Fristam Pumps announced the addition of Zach Suardini as an application engineer. He will be responsible for providing in-house and in-field technical support and customer service.

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