TECH FLASH New interactive database of dairy plants launched Dairy Plants USA contains information on 1,300 plants. Shane O'Halloran October 29, 2013 Processors, engineers, suppliers and job seekers will all benefit from the database.Read More
TECH FLASH Food Manufacturers See their Future at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013 Show floor features new technologies and insights as well as networking opportunities. October 29, 2013 The year’s largest forum for food processing and packaging featured more than 1,700 exhibitors.Read More
Plant Openings & Expansions: October 2013 October 11, 2013 Announcements about new food and beverage plant construction projects, plant renovations and plant expansionsRead More
Manufacturing News New poultry, hog inspection protocols under fire The Government Accountability Office says there is insufficient data to verify the quality or safety of food these programs could deliver. Wayne Labs October 11, 2013 Other media sources claim the pilot programs fail to stop contaminated meat from entering the supply chain. Read More
Industry & People News: October 2013 October 11, 2013 Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitionsRead More
Plant Openings and Expansions: September 2013 October 10, 2013 Announcements about new food and beverage plant construction projects, plant renovations and plant expansionsRead More
Features State of Food Manufacturing 2013: Slowly Trending Upward A lack of consumer confidence, prolonged unemployment and concern about regulations still hinder strong economic growth. Wayne Labs October 9, 2013 Processors beef up food safety measures and invest in automation to remain competitive. Read More
TECH FLASH Food trends 2013: Manufacturers must confront ticking biological clock to realize growth The manufacturing sector is heavily populated with workers over age 45. Shane O'Halloran September 25, 2013 Generation Y is expected to constitute 75 percent of the workforce by 2025.Read More
TECH FLASH Benchmarking food waste in the manufacturing, retail and wholesale sectors While the manufacturing sector creates more waste, it also diverts more of it from landfills. Shane O'Halloran September 25, 2013 Only 8.5 percent of the food waste generated in the US in 2011 went to landfills and incinerators.Read More
TECH FLASH Looking ahead: Dairy industry trends & challenges A new study highlights continued consolidation, mega-farms and new shelf-stable packaging formats among key trends, as 80 percent of respondents cite need for new technology. Shane O'Halloran September 25, 2013 The results were presented at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.Read More