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Jeremy Gerrard

Jeremy Gerrard was Food Engineering's Digital/Online Editor. He is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in journalism. His previous work experience includes years spent as a reporter with the Daily Local News out of Chester County, PA. In addition to writing feature articles for Food Engineering, Jeremy covered the Dry Processing, Field Reports and People and Industry news sections.

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New filtration method for water provides benefits for processing plants

Jeremy Gerrard

June 4, 2015

A new method for filtration of processing facility effluents—named dynamic filtration—was found to have significant advantages over currently used filtration methods when tested on actual processing effluent.

DiGiorno, Tombstone and Hot Pockets lose artificial flavors, cut sodium

Jeremy Gerrard

June 3, 2015

As food companies continue to adapt to consumer demands for healthier food options, Nestlé USA pledged to improve the quality of its ingredients and nutritional profiles of many of its popular frozen pizza and snack brands.

Manufacturing growth accelerates for the first time this year

Jeremy Gerrard

June 2, 2015

US manufacturing growth accelerated in May for the first time since November of last year.

Federal cafeterias cut back on meat with antibiotics as FDA regulation ensures judicious use in animals

Jeremy Gerrard

June 2, 2015

As the discussion grows on the use of antibiotics in food producing animals, the White House said President Barack Obama will sign a memorandum directing Federal departments and agencies to create a preference for serving meat and poultry produced with responsible antibiotic use.

Netherlands reinstated to export pasteurized egg products to US

Jeremy Gerrard

June 2, 2015

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced this week the Netherlands has been reinstated to export pasteurized egg products to the US.

FMI, Market6 initiative urges consumer-focused decisions for manufacturers and grocers

Jeremy Gerrard

June 1, 2015

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Market6 have announced the Collaboration 2.0 project, an initiative to help growers and manufacturers improve how they work together when it comes to the shared goals of growing sales, profits, customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Commission approves Tyson de Mexico sale to Pilgrim’s Pride

Jeremy Gerrard

June 1, 2015

Mexico’s Federal Economic Competition Commission approved the sale of Tyson Foods, Inc.’s Mexican poultry business to Pilgrim’s Pride.

Canada increases access to gluten-free foods

Jeremy Gerrard

June 1, 2015

In an effort to increase awareness of celiac disease, the Canadian government has approved “gluten-free” claims on specialty produced oats and foods containing these oats. This labeling change marks new opportunities for food processors and oat growers.

Report: Avian flu challenges global trade

Jeremy Gerrard

May 29, 2015

Global trade streams and prices will remain under pressure for the remainder of 2015 and perhaps longer due to trade bans on poultry breeding stock in importing countries, according to the recently released poultry quarterly report from Rabobank.

IDFA calls for 2015 Innovations Awards entries

Jeremy Gerrard

May 29, 2015

In a search for the most innovative advancements in the dairy industry, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced it has brought back the IDFA Innovations Awards to the International Dairy Show this September, and they are looking for entries.

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Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

Anheuser-Busch to Close Two Breweries, Sell a Third

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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