Sharon Spielman is senior editor of Food Engineering magazine. She has nearly 25 years of experience as a writer and editor for a range of trade publications, including those that cover restaurants and institutions, chefs, process heating and cooling and package converting.

FDA offers thanks to food and Ag workers

Sharon Spielman

November 24, 2020

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The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition at the FDA sends a message of thanks to the millions of food and agriculture workers across America.

BNP Media announces the launch of BNP Engage

Formerly orangetap marketing, agency offers the creative support needed to drive business objectives

Sharon Spielman

November 20, 2020

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BNP Media has announced the launch of BNP Engage, a creative agency uniquely designed to serve B2B marketing needs.

Stellar to build new HQ, innovation center for Darifair Foods

Sharon Spielman

October 29, 2020

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Jacksonville, Fla.-based Darifair Foods broke ground on October 27 for its new headquarters. As part of this greenfield project, Stellar will design and build the 47,500 sq.-ft. facility.

Industry News

Nestlé Purina PetCare to build new factory in Ohio

Plant is Purina's first ground-up project since 1975

Sharon Spielman

October 26, 2020

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Nestlé Purina PetCare has announced a $550 million investment to build a new factory in Williamsburg Township, Ohio.

Waste Management

Tips on cutting waste, a high-stakes priority for food manufacturers

A Q&A with 3 industry experts on waste disposal and recycling

Sharon Spielman

October 26, 2020

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Experts give tips on how to cut waste in food manufacturing, explaining how sustainability efforts for waste disposal and recycling can save processors money.

Regulatory Watch

USDA releases plan to decrease Salmonella in meat, poultry, eggs

The plan outlines efforts to reduce pathogen contamination and Salmonella infections associated with FSIS-regulated products

Sharon Spielman

October 13, 2020

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The USDA releases a plan to reduce Salmonella infections from meat, poultry and eggs.

Meatless protein option in the freezer section

Plant-based Mainstream brand is an option for budget-conscious consumers

Sharon Spielman

October 7, 2020

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Mainstream plant-based patties join Before the Butcher’s UNCUT brand and will be sold in the freezer section in resealable 8-packs of quarter-pound patties—2 lbs. at an MSRP of $10.99 (price may vary by retailer).

Dry Processing

Whiskey distiller uses centrifugal sifter to recover liquid sour mash

With Kason sifter, Bendt Distilling turns spent grain byproduct into saleable livestock feed

Sharon Spielman

September 22, 2020

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Kason equipment gives Bendt Distilling income from its spent grain byproduct.

Cargill builds $21 million complex for customer innovation in chocolate market

“House of Chocolate” adds chocolate experience center, pilot plant and sensory lab to support product development, training

Sharon Spielman

September 21, 2020

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Cargill has announced plans for a 700 square-meter “House of Chocolate” complex at its Mouscron, Belgium, site.

Regulatory Watch

AMS proposes amending USDA organic regulations

Changes would strengthen oversight of organic agricultural products

Sharon Spielman

September 18, 2020

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Proposed amendments are intended to protect integrity in the organic supply chain and build consumer and industry trust in the USDA organic label.

Consumers are choosing products and brands they know and trust as they shop for food during the global pandemic. Any disruption to production could damage brand reputation, wreak havoc on throughput and disrupt the supply chain.

Food Engineering

2020 November

In the November 2020 issue of Food Engineering, we put a spotlight on sustainability. This issue features an in-depth look at the winner of our Sustainable Plant of the Year award.

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