Casey Laughman

Food Safety

Whey powder recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination

Whey powder distributed nationwide to manufacturers

July 30, 2018

Associated Milk Producers Inc. has announced a recall of dry whey powder due to the potential for Salmonella contamination.

Packaging

Kingsford launches new packaging for precooked ribs

Package offers consumers convenience, longer shelf life

Casey Laughman

July 30, 2018

A new packaging solution for Kingsford branded precooked ribs has extended the product's shelf life to more than four months.

People News

Obituary: Former Food Engineering editor Charles Morris Jr., 1934-2018

Award-winning journalist spent 24 years with Food Engineering

Casey Laughman

July 26, 2018

Former Food Engineering editor Charles Morris Jr. passed away July 12 at the age of 84.

Industry Associations

FPSA announces new membership groups

Network structure will allow members to join with others in their field

Casey Laughman

July 26, 2018

The Food Processing Suppliers Association has announced the creation of new membership groups that are designed to offer members opportunities to network and collaborate with other professionals in their areas of expertise.

Packaging

Flexible Packaging Association opens submissions for Student Design Challenge

Submissions due by September 21 for 2019 contest

Casey Laughman

July 23, 2018

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has announced that the 2019 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge is accepting entries.

Replacement Parts

Fogg Filler announces Spartan Parts subsidiary

New division focuses on custom parts design and fabrication

Casey Laughman

July 23, 2018

Fogg Filler Company has announced the creation of Spartan Parts, a subsidiary focused on custom parts design and fabrication.

Recalls

Ritz products recalled due to possible Salmonella

Products contain whey powder recalled due to potential Salmonella

Casey Laughman

July 23, 2018

Mondelēz Global LLC has announced a nationwide recall of Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and Ritz Bits products due to the potential presence of Salmonella.

Cold Chain

GCCA Releases Cold Chain Customer Research Report

Research finds that customer service is key for processors' relationship with cold chain providers

Casey Laughman

July 16, 2018

The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) has released a report detailing the results of an 18-month long research initiative.

Sustainability

Duke University bans disposable plastic bags from campus dining program

Plastic bags and food service ware will be replaced by compostable or recyclable materials

Casey Laughman

July 16, 2018

Duke University has banned the use of disposable plastics campus-wide for all Duke Dining locations. Part of The Deliberate Dining Project, the program bans single-use, carry-out plastic bags and disposable plastic food service wear.