Glyphosate poses new worries as off-label usage causes food contamination Usage on farms and detected levels in food are causing concern, but not with some farming lobby groups Wayne Labs July 15, 2022 Glyphosate usage on farms and detected levels in food are causing concern, but not with some farming lobby groups.Read More
Food Safety & Quality ERP: Can it handle quality management and food safety? There was a time when ERP systems served mostly accounting functions; now they’re capable of many more tasks Wayne Labs July 14, 2022 ERP systems can manage food quality and safety as well as business functions.Read More
Engineering R&D AI/ML-based real-time sensing techniques turn art of winemaking into exact science Based on online and inline real-time sampling developed by the FDA, a specialized process control system prevents waste and minimizes injuries Wayne Labs July 12, 2022 Based on online and inline real-time sampling developed by the FDA, a specialized process control system prevents waste and minimizes injuries.Read More
Plant Openings Clemens Food Group celebrates the grand opening of its new 308,000-sq.-ft. facility in Hatfield, Pa. The smoked pork processing facility expands capacity and sits on 32 acres at the Clemens’ complex Wayne Labs June 23, 2022 Clemens Food Group opens its second greenfield pork plant, this one in Hatfield, Pa.Read More
Automation and food processing today: It’s about labor Food processors have found labor scarce, difficult to retain and in need of ongoing training; automation can help. Wayne Labs June 8, 2022 When we recently surveyed architectural and engineering/construction firms (A&E/Cs) and asked what trends or forces they see driving automation projects, every firm mentioned “labor” or “workforce availability” in its initial response.Read More
AI helps control greenhouse automation systems A greenhouse automation system can’t afford to make mistakes, because losing control of a single crop is costly Wayne Labs June 3, 2022 A greenhouse automation system can’t afford to make mistakes, because losing control of a single crop is prohibitively expensive.Read More
FOOD ENGINEERING’s 45th annual plant construction survey Supply chain issues continue to impact project planning and construction. Wayne Labs June 3, 2022 This year’s plant construction survey hit the highest number of projects ever recorded.Read More
45th Annual Plant Construction Survey -- FSMA and Facility Security Processors up to speed on FSMA, but security issues remain FSMA’s Intentional Adulteration rule is still a work in progress for some sites, meanwhile processors and retailers are eyeing indoor grow facilities Wayne Labs May 30, 2022 FSMA’s Intentional Adulteration rule is still a work in progress for some sites, meanwhile processors and retailers are eyeing indoor grow facilities.Read More
Site Locations Key issues in locating food manufacturing sites Based on FE’s 45th Annual Plant Construction Survey, two hot button site location topics are availability of labor and a reliable supply chain Wayne Labs May 19, 2022 For locating facilities, operators look for geographical areas with an employable workforce and adequate logistics.Read More
Milk without the cow Cell-based meats have grabbed the spotlight lately, but cell-based milk is receiving increased attention as startups get creative Wayne Labs May 16, 2022 Cell-based milk, similar to cell-based meat, doesn’t need the animal—saving water and producing a lot less greenhouse gas too.Read More