Building a future food factory, Part 4: Automation
Food and beverage plants are increasingly employing more advanced automation, which can affect operations at a future facility.
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Debra Schug
Debra Schug was Editor-in-Chief of Food Engineering. She began her media career over a decade ago writing and producing broadcast news for both television and radio at the local and national level. She spent many years as the managing editor for two trade magazines in the oil industry and the research editor for an annual petroleum report. She has a master’s degree in journalism and mass communication from Iowa State University.
ARTICLES
Tips and strategies for driving food and beverage innovation
Managing people, capabilities and surprises are necessary to successfully launch new products.
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Nestlé selling US confectionery business to Ferrero
The move signals further efforts to switch the Swiss food group's focus on healthier products.
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Food Engineering Plant of the Year and Sustainable Plant of the Year winners announced
Food Engineering recognizes two outstanding food plants, Kraft Heinz and Dairy Farmers of America.
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Editor's Note
Food Engineering has a new design, but the same great information
Our new design goes hand in hand with what we are seeing in the industry: If you aren't willing to change, you'll get left behind.
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Food recalls
Leading cause of recalls in 2017 undeclared allergens, mislabeling
Food Industry Counsel LLC says 438 total recalls were reported.
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Building a future food factory, Part 3: Logistics
A key factor in picking a location for a new food and beverage facility is the area’s ability to efficiently receive materials and distribute products produced.
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FDA’s top 5 most commonly cited food safety violations
FY 2017 top violations are almost the same as those cited in FY 2016 and 2015.
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Top food and beverage product trends 2018
Innova Market Insights reveals the trends most likely to impact the food and beverage industry in the next year.
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Fabulous Food Plants
How Ben & Jerry's successfully manages its plants
An inside look at the ice cream maker’s St. Albans, Vt. facility, which is preparing for a significant expansion
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