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Tyson Foods' Suppliers of the Year

Nine companies selected for annual honor

April 27, 2017

"We are deeply appreciative of our suppliers as they are critical to Tyson Foods’ success as a company,” said Melanie Russell, senior vice president of procurement, Tyson Foods.

Manufacturing News

NIST addresses cybersecurity for companies

New document offers updated guidance to companies looking to protect themselves.

March 13, 2017

A primary concern of the new version is managing supply chain risks.

Dry Processing Technology

SaltWorks streamlines its salt separating

Installing new equipment helped one salt supplier meet its food safety and efficiency goals.

December 15, 2016

SaltWorks needed a uniform method of sizing and de-dusting salt.

Packaging

How supply chains affect packaging

Michael Kuebler, Smithers Pira technical director, talks about the future of packaging as supply chains continue to evolve.

Crystal Lindell

October 11, 2016

Michael Kuebler shares his insights into Amazon’s impact on packaging, creating sustainable packaging that also works well, and the most important things to consider when developing new packaging.

IBIE names BEST in Baking winners of the 2016 International Baking Industry Exposition

Jeremy Gerrard

August 30, 2016

The 2016 International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) will recognize the 2016 Becoming Environmentally Sustainable Together (B.E.S.T.) in Baking award winners during the triennial trade show this October.

BRC to publish new Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials

TECH FLASH

BRC revises global standard for storage, distribution

BRC Global Standards published the third issue of the standard on Aug. 1, and audits against Issue 3 will begin on Feb. 1, 2017.

August 16, 2016

In revising the standard, the current requirements have been developed to ensure they are robust enough to meet the industry needs.

PMA Fresh Connections event hosts record number of attendees

TECH FLASH

PMA, Delaware officials host FDA to expose produce industry challenges

The local farm and packinghouse field tour brings real-world produce safety insights to FDA’s Deputy Commissioner Ostroff, policymakers.

Jeremy Gerrard

August 16, 2016

Among the FDA officials was new Deputy Commissioner for Foods and Veterinary Medicine Stephen Ostroff.

TECH FLASH

Maintaining an agile, efficient supply chain

Having a plant that incorporates automation and accounts for demand and compliance data can help control supply chain costs.

July 28, 2016

The Processing Zone at PACK EXPO International will highlight supply chain solutions for food and beverage processors.

Fresh Connections events unite global produce supply chain

Jeremy Gerrard

July 11, 2016

Each event on the tour explores specific industry issues and market trends that are relevant to the event’s region.

New tools address on shelf availability

Jeremy Gerrard

June 27, 2016

A new taskforce has released the Best Practices Solutions to Address On Shelf Availability (OSA) Guide and On Shelf Availability Root Causes Ishikawa Diagram.