Articles by Shane O'Halloran

TECH FLASH

Growth of wireless technology creates security risks for manufacturers

The bring-your-own-device movement means networks can lack adequate security.

February 12, 2014

Several options for wireless networking are currently available, and process industry-specific options are gaining more widespread adoption.

TECH FLASH

Make it easy to do business with your company, and track the proof

Though most distributors pride themselves on their customer service, few can back it up with data.

Shane O'Halloran Mikell Knights

February 12, 2014

Confusion over who in the company owns the customer relationship is a major obstacle.

Chick-fil-A to serve antibiotic-free chicken within 5 years

The Atlanta-based restaurant chain says it is asking suppliers to work with USDA to ensure that antibiotics are not administered to the chickens at any point.

Shane O'Halloran

February 12, 2014

The Atlanta-based restaurant chain says it is asking suppliers to work with USDA to ensure that antibiotics are not administered to the chickens at any point.

UK public laboratory finds widespread food fraud

Almost 40 percent of samples analyzed by the lab were mislabeled.

Shane O'Halloran

February 11, 2014

Almost 40 percent of samples analyzed by the lab were mislabeled.

Kraft to remove artificial preservatives from Singles slices

The company will replace sorbic acid with a natural mold inhibitor.

Shane O'Halloran

February 11, 2014

The company will replace sorbic acid with a natural mold inhibitor.

California processor recalls 8.7 million pounds of meat due to lack of inspection

That quantity represents about one year's production for Rancho Feeding Corp.

Shane O'Halloran

February 10, 2014

That quantity represents about one year's production for Rancho Feeding Corp.

Canada launches food safety reference database

The database is designed to help identify hazards in production and processing of food.

Shane O'Halloran

February 10, 2014

The database is designed to help identify hazards in production and processing of food.

Food industry coalition seeks federal standards on genetically modified organisms

The group includes representatives from almost 30 industry companies and non-governmental organizations as well as representatives from agriculture.

Shane O'Halloran

February 7, 2014

The group includes representatives from almost 30 industry companies and non-governmental organizations as well as representatives from agriculture.

Fire, ammonia leak shut down Cargill beef plant

Workers at the facility detected an ammonia leak at around 3:40 am and evacuated the plant.

Shane O'Halloran

February 7, 2014

Workers at the facility detected an ammonia leak at around 3:40 am and evacuated the plant.

Integrated Pest Management

Pest Control: The best defense? A good offense

Integrated pest management protects profits by relying on maintenance and sanitation for pest control, rather than chemical treatments that may require plant downtime.

Shane O'Halloran

February 7, 2014

Stringent hygiene requirements at food and beverage facilities make an effective pest control program imperative.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

circular packaging material for frozen and chilled food packaging

Sustainable Barrier Coatings Replace PFAS, PE and other Plasticized Materials in Packaging

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