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How the COVID-19 pandemic is changing CPG production

May 11, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing manufacturers of food, beverages and other consumer packaged goods to adapt how they clean, protect workers and meet production goals.

Site Selection

3 keys to site selection for food and beverage facilities

Site characteristics, hazards and ongoing pandemic affect the process

Casey Laughman

May 11, 2020

When processors work with design-build firms to identify sites for and begin work on new construction projects, safety concerns traditionally involve factors such as ingress/egress, law enforcement and fire/EMS coverage and electrical and mechanical hazards. But the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and potential disaster scenarios add another layer of complexity to the process.

Protecting against physical violence

Wayne Labs

May 11, 2020

While we can't pretend to cover in one article what an entire publication devoted to security does, we will look at some key pointers in keeping employees safer in the workplace.

Crisis preparedness

What food and beverage processors need to know about a disaster recovery plan

Rose Shilling

May 1, 2020

Let’s explore some ways to strengthen your facilities’ emergency planning and act decisively when the next crisis happens—or even to help as you adapt during the remainder of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Food Safety

Ocean Spray recalls canned cranberry drinks over sulfite concern

Contract manufacturer added the ingredient to a single lot in error

Rose Shilling

April 22, 2020

Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. recalled one lot of canned cranberry juice drinks that may contain sulfites, a preservative that can give some people an allergy-like reaction.

Pest control during the COVID-19 pandemic

April 21, 2020

With businesses closing and foot traffic dwindling, pests are looking for new sources of food, and food and beverage plants are a natural target.

Texas Food Solutions President Jasmine Sutherland

COVID-19

5 pandemic questions for an HPP toller

Texas Food Solutions president on employee empathy, sales increase for staples with long shelf life

April 21, 2020

Texas Food Solutions, a high pressure processing toller in Houston, has seen increased sales of its staple products that have a long shelf life thanks to the technology.

Food Waste

How manufacturers can optimize their process to reduce food waste

Tatjana Milenovic

April 14, 2020

Let’s take a closer look at the areas of manufacturing that are prone to food waste, and how they can be optimized to help tackle the issue.

Industry News

Coronavirus drives increase in meat sales

Ground beef is biggest gainer

Casey Laughman

March 19, 2020

Meat sales have increased rapidly during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a new report from the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) shows.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | MARCH 2020

Using Pilot Plants to Launch Cannabis Food and Beverages

First Steps: Pilot plants are an essential aspect of product development when entering the cannabis-infused food and beverage market.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

March 16, 2020

Ever since the advent of legal cannabis product commercialization, companies developing and producing these infused foods and beverages have sought viable equipment to help them create consistent, high-quality products for recreational and medical cannabis consumers.