Columns

Editor's Note

Employee engagement soars and so does productivity

May 9, 2016

When I wrote my editorial column for last month’s issue of Food Engineering, it was two weeks before our annual Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference.

Editor's Note

Employee skill level and engagement are key for success. So, what are we missing?

Joyce Fassl

April 7, 2016

I have given a lot of thought recently to the reasons why finding skilled labor has been so difficult for the food and beverage industry.

Editor's Note

Is there danger in your manufacturing supply chain?

Joyce Fassl

March 30, 2016

Lately, I’ve been thinking the food and beverage industry has left no stone unturned in its quest to excel at producing safe, healthy foods while protecting its brands and overall security.

Editor's Note

Knowledge is power when assessing vulnerability and threats

Joyce Fassl

February 5, 2016

You may have noticed in the past few issues of Food Engineering, we have been covering some broad aspects of food safety and the resulting implications for the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

Editor's Note

Gaining greater plant manufacturing competency

Joyce Fassl

January 19, 2016

One of the major themes of this month’s issue of Food Engineering is smarter manufacturing, which can be achieved by utilizing the Internet of Things, preventing food fraud and enlisting the help of collaborative robots.

Food Safety

Are you doing all you can to keep glass out of your products?

Food processors must develop and maintain a program to manage glass and brittle plastic in their plants.

Richard F. Stier

January 11, 2016

Any food product with glass in it is, of course, deemed to be adulterated.

Editor's Note

The challenge of giving consumers what they want

Joyce Fassl

December 3, 2015

As we end the year, I wanted to take a look back at the food and beverage industry trends that have shaped the first half of the decade.

Food Safety

Handling the air in your plant

An air-handling system is useless without proper in-plant sanitation. A good handling system is also an essential element of an effective allergen management program.

Richard F. Stier

November 23, 2015

Processors tend to think much more about traffic patterns than airflow patterns, but they should never underestimate the importance of air management when it comes to producing safe, wholesome foods.

Editor's Note

Trade shows hit the nail directly on the head

Joyce Fassl

November 6, 2015

It’s always good to know you’re on the right track at your job or when you’re working on personal projects.

Editor's Note

Calling all exceptional sustainable plant programs and projects

Joyce Fassl

October 9, 2015

Food and beverage manufacturing facilities have made unprecedented improvements over the past decade, but industry leaders know there are still many ways to increase profits while addressing environmental concerns. Once again, Food Engineering and PMMI’s OpX Leadership Network are partnering to honor exceptional sustainability achievements within food, beverage and consumer products manufacturing operations.