Plant Openings Plant Openings: August 2017 August 30, 2017 Announcements about new food and beverage plant construction projects, plant renovations and plant expansions.Read More
Engineering R&D Laser scanning and photonics help identify acrylamide in potato products Newly developed real-time photonics/laser scanning technology detects precursors to acrylamide in raw French fries and potato chips prior to cooking. Wayne Labs August 30, 2017 New scanning technology can help processors determine if potato products contain too much acrylamide in frying.Read More
Organic Food Study: Why consumers choose organics Pesticides, GMOs and nutrition listed as biggest drivers of purchasing decisions Casey Laughman August 29, 2017 A survey of Natural Grocers customers has revealed the top three reasons they decide to purchase organic produce.Read More
People & Industry News People and Industry News: August 2017 August 29, 2017 Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions.Read More
Food Safety Meat products recalled due to undeclared allergens Products contain soy and wheat that are not on the product label Casey Laughman August 28, 2017 Oakland, Calif.-based Blossom Foods, LLC, is recalling more than 15,000 pounds of beef, chicken and pork products due to an undeclared allergen.Read More
Opinion Logistics lessons from hurricanes and 'Game of Thrones' In both everyday operations and crisis situations, logistics offer a series of challenges Casey Laughman August 28, 2017 Hurricane Harvey and “Game of Thrones” may not have a whole lot in common, but they have me thinking about logistics.Read More
Coffee packaging La Colombe Coffee, Crown launch single-use coffee can New convenience driven package delivers precise portions of fresh, premium coffee Crystal Lindell August 14, 2017 The MiniVault, a pre-portioned single-use can, delivers café quality ground coffee to consumers in a vessel that is both convenient for at-home use and extends the shelf life up to five times.Read More
PET containers Pretium launches PET container with integrated handle SureHandle container is easier for both children and adults to handle Crystal Lindell August 14, 2017 Trademarked, the SureHandle PET container, it gives brand owners significant shelf differentiation, handling convenience and aesthetics that were not previously possible.Read More
Beer packaging Estrella Jalisco debuts foil top beer can in U.S. New seal offers an innovation that elevates the canned beer category while adding a layer of protection during the import process Crystal Lindell August 14, 2017 The new red seal packaging, featuring the Estrella Jalisco star, gives the can a premium look.Read More
Regulatory Watch Agricultural Marketing Service cuts potato assessment rate Lowered rate recommended by Idaho-Eastern Oregon Potato Committee Casey Laughman August 11, 2017 Potato assessment rate lowered due to funding requirements.Read More