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Beverage Packaging

Ampac’s Pull Tab pouch like juice boxes but for alcohol

Company launches new format in the U.S. with new line of ready-to-drink cocktails

January 6, 2017

U.S. Food makers will now be able to use a ready-to-drink pouches for cocktails, with straw holes reminiscent of childhood juice boxes, but more grown up.

TECH FLASH

IFIC’s top 9 trends for 2017

Sustainability and functionality are trends to watch

Casey Laughman

January 6, 2017

Protein, sustainability and "functional foods" are among the top food trends for 2017, according to a new report from the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation.

Food Safety

Whole Foods Recalls Tarts Due to Unlisted Allergen

Product contains tree nut allergens not listed on labels

Casey Laughman

January 5, 2017

Select Whole Foods Market Stores are recalling tarts due to almond flour not listed on the product labels.

Beverage Packaging

How a vodka brand was convinced to use plastic bottles

Polish vodka brand Sobieski works with Greiner Packaging to create plastic Vodka bottles

Crystal Lindell

January 5, 2017

It may seem surprising to see vodka in a plastic bottle, but that’s exactly how the Polish vodka brand Sobieski is packaging its product.

Regulatory Watch

FSIS announces companies can use new FDA label format for now

The FSIS will not hold companies in noncompliance if they use the FDA label during the rulemaking period as long as the information is truthful and not misleading.

December 22, 2016

The FSIS will not hold companies in noncompliance if they use the FDA label during the rulemaking period as long as the information is truthful and not misleading.

TECH FLASH

A trip to an Italian Parmigiano Reggiano cheese production facility

The thousand-year old process requires quality ingredients, precise control and plenty of time.

Debra Schug

December 22, 2016

In the Caseificio San Lucio Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory—located in Sala Baganza just southwest of Parma, Italy—each production day, 1,300 liters of milk are placed in each vat.

TECH FLASH

The Top 10 stories of 2016

From our Food Plant of the Year to allowing cell phones on the plant floor, look back on our Top 10 Stories from 2016!

December 22, 2016

From water quality to our exclusive list of the Top 100 Food and Beverage companies, these were Food Engineering's Top 10 stories of 2016.

Food Automation and Manufacturing Conference

2017 FA&M speaker line up announced

This year's theme is The Future of Food Manufacturing

Debra Schug

December 21, 2016

Food Engineering’s 2017 Food Automation and Manufacturing Conference agenda has been finalized. The theme for this year is The Future of Food Manufacturing.

Plant of the Year

Plant of the Year and Sustainable Plant of the Year winners announced

Food Engineering recognizes two outstanding plants

Debra Schug

December 21, 2016

Food Engineering’s 2017 Plant of the Year goes to Abbott Nutrition.

TECH FLASH

Williams-Sonoma recalls Lemon Poppy Seed bread mix

Ingredient may contain Salmonella

Casey Laughman

December 21, 2016

Williams-Sonoma has announced a voluntary recall of limited quantities of Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Quick Bread mix due to potential Salmonella contamination.