Articles by Sharon Spielman

Beginning September 1, Praxair to operate under Linde name

August 13, 2020

Linde has announced that its U.S. subsidiary, Praxair, Inc., will begin operating under the Linde name, effective September 1.

Regulatory Watch

FDA seeks treatments for pre-harvest agriculture water

Companies can follow the agency’s testing protocol to find out if products inactivate pathogens

Sharon Spielman

August 12, 2020

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The FDA has announced a new protocol for the development and registration of antimicrobial treatments for pre-harvest agricultural water, developed through a collaboration with the EPA.

Dry Processing

New GEA Pavan cereal line makes pillow-shaped product

Polish cereal maker rests easy with decision to install its seventh GEA Pavan line

Sharon Spielman

July 31, 2020

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GEA Pavan installed a seventh production line at Obst S.A. that will allow the company to go to the market with cereal shaped like pillows.

Regulatory Watch

FDA outlines steps to help prevent recurring Salmonella outbreaks linked to papayas

Federal regulators issue second letter to papaya growers and others in the industry

Sharon Spielman

July 29, 2020

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The FDA has issued a second letter to papaya growers, harvesters, packers, distributors, exporters, importers and retailers outlining a series of steps to help prevent recurring outbreaks of Salmonella linked to papayas.

Food quality plans help meet demand, maintain quality certifications

Sharon Spielman

July 15, 2020

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Consumers expect their food to be safe, and there are methodologies to ensure that it is. Quality is a bit of a different story, but it's just as important when it comes to consumer expectations.

Supply chains

Food fraud is not only an economic drain but also a supply chain safety concern

Sharon Spielman

July 14, 2020

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Guarding against food fraud in the supply chain can be a costly, resource-intensive effort—but the potential effects of not catching it can be disastrous.

Regulatory Watch

FDA, USDA issue recommendations for PPE shortage during COVID-19 pandemic

Sharon Spielman

July 13, 2020

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The FDA and USDA have released recommendations to help address shortages of personal protective equipment, cloth face coverings, disinfectants and sanitation supplies in the food and agriculture industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dual-energy inspection at CCPs may help reduce physical hazard risks

Sharon Spielman

June 26, 2020

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Eagle Product Inspection has found that deploying advanced X-ray systems at critical control points (CCPs) in the production and packaging process is a crucial, proactive step in mitigating risks from physical hazards. Although it is not possible to eliminate all the risks that lead to foodborne illness and injury, Eagle says that manufacturers can take steps to identify and prevent biological, chemical, allergenic and physical hazards.

COVID-19 coverage

LowFlow valves help to build life-saving ventilators

Sharon Spielman

June 19, 2020

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According to a story reported by Cincinnati Public Radio News, a Michigan-based car manufacturer making ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic reached out to Cincinnati-based Richards Industrials and asked if they could supply the particular valve needed immediately.

Field Reports

Brewer expands cooling system with help of GF Piping, while remaining open

Sharon Spielman

June 17, 2020

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While the team was aware of the important role of the cooling loop in the brewing process, the ambitious startup was purposely planned as an inexpensive short-term means of getting the brewery operational.

How Digital Transformation Impacts the Operational Efficiency and Sustainability of Your Business

Over the past years, the manufacturing industry has experienced massive changes worldwide and the situation continues to evolve further. Highly informed and demanding consumers are shaping the market, supply chains keep remodelling into complex ecosystems and digital transformation keeps being a key player in revolutionizing the way manufacturer sites work.

As a follow-up to the July 2020 Food Engineering cover story on Clif Bar’s Visual Bakery project, this webinar covers the broader digital transformation journey for manufacturing operations at the iconic company.

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