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TECH FLASH

Fair BEER Act to reform beer tax

A new bill proposes creating a graduated federal excise tax structure while maintaining a level playing field.

Jeremy Gerrard

February 10, 2015

The Beer Institute says this “laddered” approach gives the greatest relief to small brewers.

FDA gives sneak peek at new Food Defense Plan Builder tool

TECH FLASH

FDA commissioner to step down

After nearly six years in the position, FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg announced she will leave in March.

Jeremy Gerrard

February 10, 2015

During her time with FDA, Hamburg helped modernize the nation’s food safety system and took steps to help consumers make more informed, healthful food decisions.

Manufacturing News

Recent accidents spur OSHA to launch new initiatives

A workplace injury in Florida mirrors another recent incident involving lockout/tagout standards

February 5, 2015

The unexpected startup of robotic equipment—palletizers included—can result in a release of stored energy.

TECH FLASH

US senators get tough on energy drinks

With the energy drink business booming, three senators argue the industry needs more transparency and push for more regulations from FDA.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 26, 2015

Early this month, the senators released a new report supporting their concerns.

TECH FLASH

New US Dietary Guidelines to be released

In mid-December, the US Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee held its final meeting on the guidelines and closed the public comment period.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 23, 2015

The guidelines make some significant changes such as reducing added sugar and urging the consumption of more fruits and vegetables.

TECH FLASH

Emerging trends at PACK EXPO offered glimpse into the future of food manufacturing

Last year’s attendees found technologies driving food manufacturing and influencing packaging and processing operations across multiple industries.

January 23, 2015

The latest developments in food manufacturing will be revealed at PACK EXPO East in February.

Poultry farmer wins water pollution permit case

TECH FLASH

Avian flu spurs ban on poultry imports from Pacific Northwest

More than 30 countries, including those in the European Union, have banned poultry imports from the region.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 12, 2015

An emergency quarantine zone for avian influenza has been initiated in Washington where it has been identified in flocks of mixed poultry and other birds.

TECH FLASH

Anuga FoodTec 2015 set for March

Food and beverage industry professionals will reconvene once again at Anuga Food Tec, held this year in Cologne, Germany from March 24 to 27.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 12, 2015

With the theme of “resource efficiency,” the fair seeks to reinforce its status as the cross-industry expo for food and beverage industry specialists and suppliers.

Refrigeration industry leaders organize Global Food Cold Chain Council

TECH FLASH

Global cold storage capacity report reveals strong worldwide growth

The report includes analyses of growth trends in global capacity, market development indicators and characteristics of refrigerated warehouses.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 12, 2015

India surpasses the US in cold storage capacity, while China came in third.

WTO ruling favors Canada, Mexico in COOL law dispute

TECH FLASH

Study: COOL labels economically not worth the fight

New research from Kansas State University finds most shoppers are unaware origin labels exist on their packages of meat.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 12, 2015

The US government is appealing the WTO’s rejection of the US Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) rule, but most consumers aren't willing to pay extra for the label.