Articles by Jeremy Gerrard

TECH FLASH

Evolution of the American consumer

Traditional drivers of taste, price and convenience are no longer the key deciding factors when it comes to food and beverage purchases

Jeremy Gerrard

February 10, 2016

A year-long study reveals new consumer trends.

TECH FLASH

FA&M 2016: Sierra Nevada speakers to discuss automation success

The duo will explain how enterprise resource planning, data collection and the proper usage of OEE metrics can boost throughput and efficiency

Jeremy Gerrard

February 10, 2016

Food Engineering’s annual FA&M conference and expo will unite food and beverage processors with suppliers.

TECH FLASH

Federal Salmonella, Campylobacter standards finalized

The new food safety measures are intended to reduce the presence of pathogens in chicken and turkey products

Jeremy Gerrard

February 10, 2016

The new standards are projected to help prevent an estimated 50,000 illnesses each year.

TECH FLASH

Women engineers plan Congressional outreach event

The event on STEM will take place March 2-3.

Jeremy Gerrard

February 10, 2016

Resent research reveals close to 40 percent of women with engineering degrees either never enter the field or leave the profession within a few years.

Asahi to purchase Peroni, Grolsch

Jeremy Gerrard

February 10, 2016

Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. says it has submitted an offer to Anheuser-Busch InBev to purchase SABMiller’s Peroni, Grolsch.

US Foods to go public

Jeremy Gerrard

February 10, 2016

Months after a merger with rival Sysco Corporation, US Foods Holding Corp. has filed a registration statement to go public.

FDA seeks $5.1 billion for fiscal 2017, including funds to implement food safety law

Jeremy Gerrard

February 10, 2016

The 2017 fiscal year request reflects eight percent increase from last year.

TECH FLASH

M&M’s manufacturer ditching artificial colors

The recent action expands Mars’ commitment to remove artificial ingredients

Jeremy Gerrard

February 10, 2016

The company is working with suppliers to find alternatives.

TECH FLASH

Tyson predicts record profits for 2016

Company executives cite a steep drop in feed and livestock costs

Jeremy Gerrard

February 10, 2016

First quarter profits are up 49 percent from the same time last year.

New NAMI document addresses nitrite safety

Jeremy Gerrard

February 9, 2016

Sodium nitrite, commonly used in a variety of cured meats from bacon to deli meats to hot dogs, is quite misunderstood.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

Anheuser-Busch to Close Two Breweries, Sell a Third

FDA Could Finalize Front-of-Pack Nutrition Label Rule in Spring 2026

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