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NOSB votes on standards for next-generation GMO's

Next-generation genetic engineering techniques include the use of synthetic biology.

Wayne Labs

January 19, 2017

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

Sustainable Plant of the Year Award: Clif Bar

The newly built bakery goes above and beyond the industry's sustainable standards.

Debra Schug

January 18, 2017

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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.

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FDA: Education is the key to getting on track with FSMA

Companies and FDA inspectors both still learning FSMA

December 13, 2016

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

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Hormel Foods Announces Sale of Clougherty Packing for $145M

Parent company of Farmer John and Saag’s Specialty Meats sold to Smithfield Foods

Casey Laughman

November 23, 2016

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The sale also includes PFFJ farm operations in California, Arizona and Wyoming.

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Sabra Recalls Hummus Products

Listeria found at facility, but not in finished product

November 22, 2016

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Sabra Dipping Co. has voluntarily recalled certain hummus products due to Listeria monocytogenes being found at the manufacturing facility.

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Modern technology, supply chains not helping worldwide nutrition

The proportion of the world that is suffering from diet-related malnutrition is one in three and, if left unchecked, will increase to one in two.

Wayne Labs

November 17, 2016

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Estimates suggest that by 2030, the number of overweight and obese people will have increased from 1.33 billion in 2005 to 3.28 billion.

PepsiCo

PepsiCo pledges to use less sugar, reduce environmental impact by 2025

Company announces plans to release healthier products, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve water efficiency.

Crystal Lindell

October 20, 2016

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PepsiCo, Inc. has announced an ambitious global sustainability agenda, with goals ranging from reducing the amount of sugar in its products, to helping women and girls around the world.

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How food companies can combat hackers

Food and beverage companies are the third most likely to be hacked.

October 11, 2016

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Report shows 70 percent of food and beverage companies that are hacked go out of business within a year of an attack.

Pack Expo 2016

Pack Expo 2016 Preview: Show to feature 2,300 exhibitors

This year's event will showcase the latest automation and machinery in action.

October 6, 2016

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More than 50,000 industry professionals are expected to attend.

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Where the gaps lie in food safety training

Many food companies aren't getting all they can out of their food safety training efforts

September 23, 2016

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Study reveals that 75 percent of managers felts that employees would be more productive if their food safety program was more consistently applied.

Food Engineering's 2019 Plant Construction Survey shows tax cuts spur investment

Mars Wrigley announces leadership role changes

Consumer demands, regulatory requirements shape pet food processing trends

Plant Openings & Expansions: June 2019

Smithfield Foods starts biogas gathering projects in two states

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