TECH FLASH Food defense: Be prepared for intentional criminal acts Wayne Labs April 19, 2012 While processors may be prepared for a foodborne illness recall, they’re not likely to be so ready for a malicious attack on food.Read More
TECH FLASH Frito-Lay’s Casa Grande manufacturing facility wins US water prize April 11, 2012 Of the six prestigious award winners, Frito-Lay was the only manufacturing plant.Read More
TECH FLASH GFSI promotes continuous improvement in food safety management program April 11, 2012 The program covers crops, fruits and vegetables.Read More
TECH FLASH Food Logistics Forum to explore critical cold chain issues April 11, 2012 The forum meets in New Orleans, June 3-5, 2012.Read More
TECH FLASH Sugar factory sets record for raw sugar delivery April 11, 2012 A 600-ft. long ship delivered 95 million pounds of raw sugar.Read More
TECH FLASH EC places moratorium on UK desinewed meat production April 11, 2012 This story has a familiar ring to the recent LFTB issue.Read More
Preslaughter interventions could reduce E. coli in cattle April 5, 2012 I n any manufacturing operation, attempting to adjust the process to correct for a defective component or ingredient can be nothing but frustrating when the supplier hasn’t done its job to provide a defect-free product.Read More
TECH FLASH Kraft changes snack foods company name to Mondelēz International March 27, 2012 The new name derives from Latin for “world” plus “delez,” a fanciful expression of “delicious.”Read More
TECH FLASH BPA on the way out March 27, 2012 Several processors have already stopped using or are phasing out BPA.Read More
TECH FLASH Nutraceutical markets are exceptionally healthy March 27, 2012 Increasing incomes and healthy lifestyles demand nutritional, functional foods.Read More