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Home » Authors » Shane O'Halloran

Shane O'Halloran

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TECH FLASH

Benchmarking food waste in the manufacturing, retail and wholesale sectors

While the manufacturing sector creates more waste, it also diverts more of it from landfills.
Shane O'Halloran
September 25, 2013

Only 8.5 percent of the food waste generated in the US in 2011 went to landfills and incinerators.


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TECH FLASH

When supply chains are disrupted, the cloud can keep you connected

Unexpected supply chain disruption can cause big problems if all stakeholders aren’t on the same page.
Shane O'Halloran
September 25, 2013

Cloud technology can help companies keep track of inventory, productivity or the availability of alternative suppliers even when disaster strikes.


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TECH FLASH

FDT approved as national automation standard of China

The approval will allow multinational companies to deploy automation platforms on a global scale.
Shane O'Halloran
September 25, 2013

Adoption of the standard should improve device integration and asset management capabilities.


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TECH FLASH

OSHA: Agriculture industry records highest fatality rate of any sector

The 2012 fatality rate was actually better than 2011’s.
Shane O'Halloran
September 25, 2013

Grain engulfments are a major hazard in agricultural production.


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TECH FLASH

Looking ahead: Dairy industry trends & challenges

A new study highlights continued consolidation, mega-farms and new shelf-stable packaging formats among key trends, as 80 percent of respondents cite need for new technology.
Shane O'Halloran
September 25, 2013
The results were presented at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.
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TECH FLASH

ISA urges inclusion of ANSI/ISA99 in national cybersecurity framework

Automation Federation has worked closely with the government in an advisory capacity.
Shane O'Halloran
September 25, 2013

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has spearheaded the campaign.


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Federal legislation seeks to create standard front-of-package label

It would also require greater disclosure of caffeine and sugar content, and define how “natural” and “healthy” claims may be made.
Shane O'Halloran
September 25, 2013

The Food Labeling Modernization Act was introduced by three Congressional Democrats.


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Smithfield shareholders approve sale to Shuangui

The deal represents the largest ever acquisition of a US company by a Chinese one.
Shane O'Halloran
September 25, 2013
The deal represents the largest ever acquisition of a US company by a Chinese one.
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TECH FLASH

FDA to hold food defense workshops

The agency will demonstrate its new Food Defense Plan Builder software.
Shane O'Halloran
September 24, 2013

Meetings will take place in October and November.


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Hepatitis A outbreak reaches 162 cases

CDC says the outbreak is linked to Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend frozen berries.
Shane O'Halloran
September 24, 2013
CDC says the outbreak is linked to Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend frozen berries.
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