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How food and beverage processors can fight cyberattacks

CEOs tend to look at a cybersecurity as a one-time investment, but imagine the results if your virus definitions were last updated Jan. 1, 2015.

Wayne Labs

November 29, 2017

Knowledge of how attacks occur, new tools coming on the scene, and long-term investments in cybersecurity can all help processors stand a better chance of keeping their plants safely up and running.

Researchers develop alcoholic beverage made from tofu whey

Team from National University of Singapore file patent for unique, zero-waste approach of converting byproduct of tofu making into an alcoholic drink rich in isoflavones.

Crystal Lindell

November 28, 2017

A research team from the National University of Singapore has successfully turned tofu whey — a liquid that is generated from the production of tofu and is often discarded — into what they describe as a tasty alcoholic beverage called Sachi.

Digital disruption tools provide a glimpse of the future factory

Day-long event at UI Labs' DMDII features some cutting-edge technology to digitally transform the factory floor.

Debra Schug

November 21, 2017

Manufacturing might have the reputation of being old, dirty and generally antiquated. But that image couldn't be farther from what is represented at the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute located in Chicago.

Amazon leads online grocery sales at 18% of market

Packaged Facts reveals its four competitors — Instacart, Walmart, Peapod, and FreshDirect — are finding success by not attempting to ‘out-Amazon Amazon’ though.

Crystal Lindell

November 15, 2017

In 2017, Amazon captured an industry-leading 18 percent of online food and beverage sales in the U.S. — twice its closest competitor Walmart, which had 9 percent of the market.

All the food and beverages that made Oprah’s Favorite Things list

The 2017 list includes tequila, maple syrup, and a meal kit, among other things.

Crystal Lindell

November 14, 2017

Oprah has once again released a list of all her favorite things, just in time for the upcoming holiday season. This year’s list includes an array of food and beverage items, including hot sauce, smoked turkey and cakes, among other things.

Packaging

How McCormick is working toward more sustainable packaging

Mike Okoroafor, vice president of global sustainability and packaging innovation at McCormick, talks about how recyclable PET containers, glass jars and logistics are helping the company reach its sustainability goals.

Crystal Lindell

November 14, 2017

Mike Okoroafor, vice president of global sustainability and packaging innovation at McCormick, took some time to discuss the company’s focus on sustainable packaging, and how recyclable PET containers, glass jars, and logistics are helping the company reach its goals.

Smart Factory World Symposium looks at Manufacturing 4.0

Forcam’s day event discussed the imminent digital transformation in manufacturing.

Debra Schug

November 8, 2017

The future of US manufacturing was the center of discussion at Forcam's Smart Factory Symposium hosted at the Digital Manufacturing Design Innovation Institute in Chicago.

Digitizing the food and beverage work environment

The key to attracting more millennials to the manufacturing workforce could be employing more technology.

Debra Schug

November 6, 2017

With the increase of advanced automation in plants, the industry is largely struggling to find qualified, skilled laborers that can operate the equipment.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence offers new strategies for manufacturers

AI can help processors optimize their sales strategy

Emily Hart

November 3, 2017

If you’ve ever visited one of Amazon’s bookstores, you probably had a shopping experience that didn’t include price tags. This is because rather than relying on a static price, the cost of Amazon’s merchandise changes in real time.

Phil Seng to keynote Meat Industry Hall of Fame "Class of 2017" induction ceremony

November 2, 2017

Philip M. Seng, the recently retired president and chief executive officer of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) and an inaugural member of the Meat Industry Hall of Fame, will deliver the keynote address during the Hall of Fame's Class of 2017 Induction Ceremony and Dinner.

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.