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Opinion

Opinion: Disasters aren't the only havoc food processors need to prepare for

Disaster preparedness is crucial, but day-to-day events can cause havoc as well

Casey Laughman

September 28, 2017

We’ve been all too familiar with natural disasters lately.

U.S. Packaging industry market value approaching $10 Billion

Amidst strong industry growth, PMMI report shows robust sector.

Crystal Lindell

September 28, 2017

The U.S. packaging machinery market is expected to increase 4.8 percent from 2015 to 2016, coming in with a total market value of $9.8 billion.

Food fraud

How barcodes can help fight food fraud

Food ranks among the top five most valuable counterfeit markets

Sean Riley

September 28, 2017

Within the layered approach to brand protection are overt technologies — barcodes, holograms, watermarks, embossing and etching — and covert technologies — taggants, UV, infrared and fluorescent inks, Smart technology and radio frequency identification (RFID).

Kellogg names former Coca-Cola executive Steven A. Cahillane as new CEO

News comes as John A. Bryant Retires plans to retire.

September 28, 2017

Cahillane most recently served as President and CEO of The Nature's Bounty Co., a leading health and wellness business.

Food Safety

Beef and pork products recalled due to undeclared allergen

Products contain undeclared milk

Casey Laughman

September 28, 2017

RI Wang Food Group, based in Maspeth, N.Y., is recalling more than 63,000 pounds of pork and beef products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.

Craft spirits market poised to boom

With younger drinkers increasingly making cocktails their drink of choice, now might be the time to look to craft liquor.

Debra Schug

September 27, 2017

Millennials, once again, are rapidly changing alcohol beverage trends, now exhibiting a preference for craft liquor produced by small, local distilleries.