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Automation aids pretzel production but brings along other issues to be resolved.

Looking at the past often helps us determine the best course of future action. 

Heat degrades food nutrition and flavor, and size reduction can impart tremendous heat. Cryogenic fine grinding is being tested to deliver superior foods and new packaging materials.

Food safety problems facing nations such as Romania are not insurmountable, but they will not be solved quickly.

With all the sophisticated technology advances made in food manufacturing over the past two decades, I think it is odd that our industry seems to be suffering frequent and more devastating food recalls.

Oh, what a relief it is for the convenience sector.

Phil Nelson once was crowned Indiana’s Tomato King. This month, the World Food Prize recognizes his achievements in bulk aseptic storage.

With four production facilities, Consolidated Biscuit Company (CBC) is the second-largest privately-held cookie and cracker producer in the US.

Recycled paperboard, glass containers and other options to petroleum-based and throwaway materials have been part of organic foods’ packaging pallet for years. Now the options are increasing, and organic suppliers are interested.

I may be dating myself when I tell you I sported an official Earth Day pin on the collar of my denim jacket back in 1970.