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Protection all around: The contribution of packaging machine manufacturers to product quality and protection

Product recalls bring the entire supply chain added scrutiny, which can hurt business.

Shane O'Halloran

April 29, 2014

Hygienic packaging can help assure food security.

TECH FLASH

Smart packaging multi-tasks to engage consumers and fight counterfeiting

Brand integrity and customer engagement are essential.

Shane O'Halloran

April 29, 2014

The demand for smart packaging is expected to grow by 8 percent annually, according to experts.

TECH FLASH

Product recall preparedness and Rancho Feeding Corp: Expert Q+A

Last month’s Rancho Feeding Corp. recall resulted in nearly 9 million pounds of recalled meat—and caused the company to cease operations.

Shane O'Halloran

April 14, 2014

Basic recall preparedness and prevention are worth the investment, says ExpertRECALL’s Kevin Pollack.

TECH FLASH

Dynamic integrated pest management says shoo fly, don’t bother me

A dynamic approach means efficient and long-term resolution.

Shane O'Halloran

April 14, 2014

Chemical treatments require an expert to apply and don’t attack the cause of the problem.

Food Safety

Is preparing for third-party audits an oxymoron?

Richard F. Stier

April 8, 2014

It can be dangerous for a company to prepare for an audit— if it decides to rework its procedures.

Sanitary Equipment Design

Sanitary Equipment Design

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor

April 8, 2014

Depending on the application and the country, design rules and standards can vary, causing headaches for machine builders as they try to make designs more universal.

TECH FLASH

Rootworm evolving to eat GMO corn, say scientists

The insects were unable to survive exposure to Bacillus thuringiensis-infected corn, but resistance has been growing.

Shane O'Halloran

March 26, 2014

Scientists say the first examples of resistance were found in 2009 in Iowa.

UK Trading Standards Service cuts could hinder food safety enforcement

Public analysis labs for food testing have dropped from 15 to 11 over three years.

Shane O'Halloran

March 26, 2014

In the wake of the horse meat scandal, one food safety expert says supply chain integrity is endangered by cuts.

TECH FLASH

Food safety and auditing scholarships available now

The Food Marketing Institute is now accepting applications for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Shane O'Halloran

March 26, 2014

Students majoring in food and agricultural science are welcome to apply.

Engineering R&D

Surface appeal: Novel antimicrobial for direct food contact

Novel antimicrobial quickly neutralizes broad range of pathogens on food contact surfaces; now takes aim at direct food contact.

March 8, 2014

Chlorine- and ammonia-based disinfectants and sanitizers are typically used as interventions or rinses to eliminate dangerous bacteria, fungi, viruses and foodborne pathogens on food preparation and food processing areas.

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