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Clemson researchers working on packaging that detects food spoilage

Intelligent packaging uses sensors to detect when food begins to go bad

Crystal Lindell

April 20, 2018

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The next innovation in food and beverage packaging could tell you when that cheese in the back of the fridge is getting too old to eat.

Learn About New Membrane Technologies, Applications, and Solutions at the 2018 Membrane Technology Forum

Gain insights and knowledge about the future of membrane technology

April 17, 2018

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The Membrane Technology Forum will take place on June 5-7 at the Marriott City Center in Minneapolis, MN. The Forum, backed by Dairy Foods magazine and American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI), is the premier live event in the commercial membrane and membrane technology sector.

Plant of the Year

Inside the 2018 Food Plant of the Year: Kraft Heinz

Advanced automation simplifies deli meat production at winning Kraft Heinz food plant

Debra Schug

April 9, 2018

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Food Engineering recognizes Kraft Heinz as its 2018 Food Plant of the Year. The first completed greenfield project for one of the largest food companies in the world results in a truly state-of-the art deli meat processing facility.

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Wearable technology offers food processors information, efficiency

The future food factory could soon be filled with everything from smartwatches to smart gloves and augmented reality

Crystal Lindell

March 25, 2018

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The word “wearables” might be most equated with a consumer device like a Fitbit, but many companies are working to expand the sector and put their innovations on the manufacturing plant floor, including smartwatches, smart gloves and smart glasses.

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Is the last mile the last challenge for retailers?

Many retailers know that a quick and speedy delivery is key to finding new business and holding onto it

Wayne Labs

March 15, 2018

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Companies like Target and Amazon realize the importance of quick, same-day delivery when it comes to food and beverage products.

Editor's Note

Processors must overcome fear to drive innovation

Don't let fear of failure stand in the way of innovation

Debra Schug

March 9, 2018

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We all want to know what the next big thing will be, but there is the fear we’ll bet on the wrong horse. And that fear is very real when you are betting millions of dollars on product development.

Gossner Foods cheese processing facility

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Technology helps processors produce natural foods and beverages

How processors are using minimal processing equipment and techniques to keep up with changing consumer demands

Debra Schug

March 7, 2018

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Many food and beverage producers are using new technology to make products that will satisfy modern consumer tastes, as well as to differentiate their items on the shelf.

Food Safety Summit

Amazon V.P. to keynote Food Safety Summit

Carletta Ooton, Amazon V.P., to discuss the company's unique business model, using big data to transform food safety.

Crystal Lindell

February 21, 2018

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Carletta Ooton will discuss the company's unique business model and how Amazon is transforming food safety through big data and technology.

Food Packaging

Sidel partners with Coca-Cola to create new Fanta bottle

Crystal Lindell

February 16, 2018

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To make the Fanta Splash's bottle shape stand out in the market, Coca-Cola worked with Sidel and the Drink Works design agency to create a new proprietary packaging shape.

Food Packaging

Dolco launches custom trays for meat and poultry processors

Crystal Lindell

February 16, 2018

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Dolco Packaging has released custom-designed trays that can help meat and poultry processors draw attention to the unique attributes of their products.

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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February 20, 2019

Reducing Mechanical Wear in Food Processing while Increasing Productivity

ON DEMAND: Food processing manufacturers have an increasing number of challenges, whether they are processing vegetables and fruit, filling pastries and baked goods, or cutting meat. This includes keeping up with sanitation, safety and maintenance requirements while maintaining throughput and production quality.

June 27, 2019

Combined Heat and Power to Improve Competitiveness

Energy costs are a critical component of success in the food and beverage industry, but with so much uncertainty in the energy industry, it’s easy to let confusion slow progress. What is clear is that doing nothing allows others to control the reliability and cost of your electric and thermal energy-supply.

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Packaging Research in Food Product Design and Development

Packaging Research in Food Product Design and Development is the first book to comprehensively address the issues of graphics design and visual concepts, from a systematic, scientific viewpoint, yet with business applications in mind.

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2019 June

In the June 2019 issue of Food Engineering, we present the results of our 42nd Annual Plant Construction Survey.

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