Articles by Wayne Labs

Field Reports

Inspecting one jar at a time

The all-seeing X-ray eye can do it faster and better than the human eye, fulfilling this processor’s motto, “Filled and Inspected One Jar at a Time.”

Wayne Labs

October 11, 2013

The company uses the highest-quality production equipment and maintains vigilance in seeing that each jar of salsa meets the demanding standards of every other jar.

Field Reports

Krispy Kreme scales up doughnut production

Producing more than one million doughnuts per week requires consistent, accurate weighing of ingredients.

Wayne Labs

October 11, 2013

Equipment must also be reliable, robust and easy to clean.

Goose Island Brewery's seepex 3-A PC pump

Field Reports

Brewery’s pump doesn't need valves

Combined with a flow meter, the positive-displacement pump accurately meters yeast flow.

Wayne Labs

October 11, 2013

It can reverse directions as well, making the CIP/SIP process a piece of cake.

Field Reports

Raisin processor gets double duty from rinse water

Not only does the processor avoid high charges from the public treatment facility, it also sells concentrated sugar water to distilleries.

Wayne Labs

October 11, 2013

The company generates between 60,000 and 80,000 gallons of wastewater a day, primarily from the raisin washing process.

Vodka sales make up one-third of the total US spirits market

Packaging

Top shelf test

New package audit shows how design helps or hinders spirits makers.

Wayne Labs

October 9, 2013

Many consumers are attached to a vodka brand based on marketing and advertising instead of the actual product.

Features

State of Food Manufacturing 2013: Slowly Trending Upward

A lack of consumer confidence, prolonged unemployment and concern about regulations still hinder strong economic growth.

Wayne Labs

October 9, 2013

Processors beef up food safety measures and invest in automation to remain competitive.

Food Safety

What GFSI can do for you

GFSI scheme owners are extending coverage to animal feeds and packaging while processors see GFSI accreditation as a stepping stone to FSMA compliance.

Wayne Labs

October 9, 2013

Processors see GFSI accreditation as a stepping stone to FSMA compliance.

Manufacturing News

GRAS is crass: conflicts of interest abound

Manufacturers have added around 1,000 additives to the GRAS list without informing FDA.

Wayne Labs

September 11, 2013

GRAS ingredients are exempt from FDA’s food additives rules.

Preventing economically motivated adulteration

Unfortunately, people and pets sometimes get hurt by consuming contaminated food and beverage products passed off as the real things.

Wayne Labs

September 11, 2013

Producers should set up an action plan, and be sure to verify all ingredients and food products before use.

More than 26,000 attendees from 127 nations can find new developments and advances at Pack Expo

PACK EXPO Preview

Attendee-friendly features enhance Vegas trade show

PACK EXPO is a comprehensive source of packaging and processing technologies, education and networking.

Wayne Labs

September 11, 2013

More than 1,600 exhibitors and 26,000 attendees will be present.

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Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ State of the Cold Chain

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.

July 23, 2025

Decarbonizing Process Heat: What You Should Know and Next Steps

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.

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