Articles by Casey Laughman

Regulatory Watch

Agricultural Marketing Services proposes decrease in Texas citrus assessment rate

October 12, 2018

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS) has proposed a decrease in the assessment rate for oranges and grapefruit grown in the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas.

Regulatory Watch

FDA announces draft guidance on food facility registration

Casey Laughman

October 12, 2018

The FDA has announced the availability of draft guidance for industry entitled “Supplemental Questions and Answers Regarding Food Facility Registration.”

Editor's Note

Food manufacturing is a big industry, but change can happen quickly

Casey Laughman

October 10, 2018

Identifying and responding to changes is a balancing act that requires a lot of work up front to be successful.

Food Engineering's 2018 State of Food Manufacturing Survey

Our 40th annual survey shows food and beverage processors have automation top of mind

Casey Laughman

October 9, 2018

The food manufacturing industry faces any number of challenges, both great and small, but according to Food Engineering readers, the future is bright.

Food Safety

More than 6 million pounds of beef recalled

Meat may be contaminated with Salmonella Newport

Casey Laughman

October 4, 2018

JBS has announced the recall of more than 6.5 million pounds of raw beef products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Newport.

Food Safety

Whole Foods recalls tortilla chips due to undeclared allergen

White corn tortilla chips have undeclared milk

Casey Laughman

October 2, 2018

Whole Foods Market has recalled 365 Everyday Value White Corn Tortilla Chips because the product may contain undeclared milk that was not listed on the product label.

Industry News

Schenck Process acquires Process Components Ltd

Acquisition includes kemutec, KEK-GARDNER, PPS Air Classifier Mills and mucon brands

Casey Laughman

October 2, 2018

Schenck Process Group has announced the acquisition of Process Components Ltd (PCL) and its subsidiaries.

Industry News

Dorner expands conveyor manufacturing to Germany

Move speeds up delivery of 2200 Series conveyors to European customers

Casey Laughman

October 2, 2018

Dorner has announced that it will begin building its 2200 Series low-profile belt conveyors in Germany, speeding up delivery to European customers.

Food Safety

Cargill Meat Solutions recalls ground beef due to possible E. coli

Products were shipped to retail locations nationwide

Casey Laughman

September 20, 2018

Cargill Meat Solutions is recalling more than 132,000 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli.

Food Packaging

Whirlybird Granola announces packaging with collapsible spoon

Granola company launches line of products that include a collapsible plastic spoon

Casey Laughman

September 19, 2018

Whirlybird Granola has announced it will begin selling 2-ounce packages of granola that include a collapsible plastic spoon.

PepsiCo and Cargill Collaborate to Advance Sustainable Agriculture

Mars, Inc. to Invest $2B in U.S. Manufacturing through 2026

FDA Approves Gardenia Blue Color Additive

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