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Temperature-sensing dyes used to be too costly for food and beverage packaging, but the economics changed with the cold activated bottle from Coors Brewing Co., Golden, CO.

United States Cold Storage is building a new facility in Lake City, FL. Constructed by Stellar, the 191,000-sq.-ft. cold storage unit will feature an environmentally sound CO2-based refrigeration system designed to maximize energy efficiency.

Undoubtedly, food safety is a hot button in the US and Europe as ingredients are imported from around the world.

FDA is currently debating whether to allow milk from cloned cows into the marketplace.

Mechanically complete in January, Tate & Lyle’s Splenda facility in Singapore has begun its 12-18 month ramp up to full capacity.

Food Engineering presented the 2007 Plant of the Year award to the management team of T. Marzetti Co.’s 220,000-sq.-ft. dressings and sauces plant in Horse Cave, KY. 

Food Engineering presented the 2007 Plant of the Year award to the management team of T. Marzetti Co.’s 220,000-sq.-ft. dressings and sauces plant in Horse Cave, KY.  The winning facility features extensive use of off-site fabrication that facilitated quick and efficient construction, superior sanitary design, product-saving pigging system and innovative use of the interstitial area between walkable ceilings and roof. 

FDA is currently debating whether to allow milk from cloned cows into the marketplace. Fearing an adverse consumer reaction, dairy processors are urging FDA to keep its present moratorium in place.