In 2016, Quebec Wild Blueberries purchased a VERYX digital sorter from Key Technology.  Replacing an existing laser sorter, VERYX more accurately removes defects and foreign material from the product stream.

 

OEMs used VR to demonstrate future projects and give examples of machinery output, replacement part ordering, step-by-step repair instructions and remote monitoring.

Quick-to-market food items that mimic fast fashion, ultra-transparency about how food is made, and virtual reality in retail stores. This is what industry experts think the food industry might look like in 10 years.

Processors work to prevent active chemical in herbicide from tainting food.

The OpX Leadership Network has been busy developing new solutions groups, according to Managing Director Steve Schlegel, who provided an update at the recent PACK EXPO East 2017 Innovation Stage sessions in Philadelphia.

A primary concern of the new version is managing supply chain risks.

While the rule establishes enforceable national standards for the on-farm growing, harvesting and holding of domestic and imported produce, it also includes many other provisions that have raised many technical and business questions.

The recommendations ensure that the ingredients derived from these techniques will not be in certified organic food or beverages.

This year Food Engineering’s revived Sustainable Plant of the Year Award has been given to Clif Bar for its newly built bakery in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Small business and very small business see FSMA compliance dates coming soon.