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Last Fall, I attended the 28th Annual Rapid Methods Workshop at University of Wisconsin-River Falls.  Dr. Purnendu C. Vasavada, the driving force behind the program, brings people from all over the world to discuss rapid microbiological methods, food safety and quality issues and future trends. 

As savvy processors know, in challenging times and in times of prosperity, you must innovate to remain competitive.

Electronic maintenance management system helps ensure food safety.

Good and bad, the year 2008 will be one for the record books. The food safety recalls that plagued the food industry during 2007 seem like a century ago compared to what our nation has experienced the past 12 months.

Mechanical seals coated with nanodiamonds is the first commercial application for a technology transitioning from basic research to established science.

I have always been a comparison price shopper when it comes to clothing, fixing up the house or purchasing a car.

Years of research and industry involvement preceded the March launch of Michael Miller’s fish-farming venture.

Potato chip plant relies on machinery greases to enhance operational efficiency.

3D modeling system provides customization to fit processor needs.

As the two major presidential candidates debate a myriad of issues facing our country, I began to wonder where each one stands on food safety.