Articles by Casey Laughman

Editor's Note

Production and packaging strategies change as pet food market grows

March 18, 2019

The pet food market has been growing like crazy the last few years, both in terms of how much is being sold and what is being sold. It's a big opportunity for food processors to expand their current pet offerings or make an entry into the market.

Industry News

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announces resignation

Gottlieb will leave the agency in April

Casey Laughman

March 5, 2019

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FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who has led the agency since 2017, has announced he will be resigning as of April 2019.

Editor's Note

Re-energize your career in the sunshine at the FA&M Conference in Miami

Be part of the conversation about where the industry is headed with Tyson, Kellogg's, Golden State Foods and others

Casey Laughman

February 14, 2019

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The four-day conference in Miami will be a great opportunity for food and beverage processors who want to learn more about where the industry's going and how we'll get there.

Green Series

Balancing Capital Investment with Long-Term Sustainability Goals

Casey Laughman

January 14, 2019

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When processors make major capital investments, a lot of questions have to be answered.

Plant of the Year

Valley Milk LLC wins the 2019 Food Engineering Plant of the Year

Milk powder manufacturing facility honored for its commitment to sustainability and quality

Casey Laughman

January 7, 2019

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Valley Milk LLC has been named the winner of the 2019 Food Engineering Plant of the Year award for its new milk powder manufacturing facility in Turlock, Calif.

Dry Processing Technology

High speed packaging solves production challenges without sacrificing quality

Casey Laughman

December 23, 2018

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The installation of high-speed packaging solutions from tna has enabled Pipers Crisps to increase productivity, double packaging speed and reduce waste while maintaining the highest level of product quality through enhanced seal integrity.

Editor's Note

New ways food processors can be green

Casey Laughman

December 12, 2018

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Sustainability is a goal we all want to pursue, but we're constrained in how we can pursue it. And if you've already done all the easy stuff, then suddenly you're faced with a big challenge when it comes to squeezing more energy or water savings out of your operations.

Fabulous Food Plants

Hispanic Cheese Makers' fabulous food plant sets the bar for reducing waste

Hispanic Cheese Makers’ wastewater lagoons are a big project, but a small part of the company’s overall sustainability goal

Casey Laughman

December 12, 2018

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What Hispanic Cheese Makers is doing with its wastewater and with its sustainability efforts overall makes it a model for producers looking for ways to be sustainable and good neighbors, and it’s why Hispanic Cheese Makers is being featured as a Fabulous Food Plant.

Food Safety

Poultry recalled due to undeclared allergens

Products may contain milk, egg and soy

Casey Laughman

December 10, 2018

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Woodbridge, N.J.-based Amboy Group LLC has recalled an undetermined amount of raw boneless and skinless poultry products due to undeclared allergens.

Industry News

Maple Leaf Foods announces $660 million poultry facility

Hixson, WalterFedy to collaborate on engineering and architecture services

Casey Laughman

November 28, 2018

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Maple Leaf Foods has announced it will build a $660 million fresh poultry facility in London, Ontario, Canada.

Reducing Mechanical Wear in Food Processing while Increasing Productivity

ON DEMAND: Food processing manufacturers have an increasing number of challenges, whether they are processing vegetables and fruit, filling pastries and baked goods, or cutting meat. This includes keeping up with sanitation, safety and maintenance requirements while maintaining throughput and production quality.

5 Steps to FSMA-Compliant Pest Management

Before peak pest season hits, learn how to avoid issues with insects and pests that can threaten the integrity of food products, compliance with federal regulations, third-party audit scores and, ultimately, a plant’s reputation and bottom line. Join entomologist and Orkin Technical Services Manager Chelle Hartzer as she brings her knowledge and expertise to your facility with a free, hour-long webinar to discuss the five-step pest management process to meet and exceed the food safety standards under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

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Packaging Research in Food Product Design and Development

Packaging Research in Food Product Design and Development is the first book to comprehensively address the issues of graphics design and visual concepts, from a systematic, scientific viewpoint, yet with business applications in mind.

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