Editorial Note Good news for the food and beverage industry Staying on top of food trends can help manufacturers be ready for what’s next. Joyce Fassl November 8, 2013 The 2013 trends list includes Korean flavors, tortas and tiny desserts.Read More
TECH FLASH Global food and beverage industry on the comeback An industry survey reveals light at the end of the tunnel. Shane O'Halloran October 29, 2013 Manufacturers are doing more with less to increase efficiencies.Read More
TECH FLASH Valve bag packaging for dry bulk foods: What are you missing out on? Improvements in valve bag packaging have made the systems popular in Europe, but US manufacturers may still see them as messy or unreliable. Shane O'Halloran October 29, 2013 Why that perception should change.Read More
TECH FLASH New interactive database of dairy plants launched Dairy Plants USA contains information on 1,300 plants. Shane O'Halloran October 29, 2013 Processors, engineers, suppliers and job seekers will all benefit from the database.Read More
TECH FLASH Food Manufacturers See their Future at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013 Show floor features new technologies and insights as well as networking opportunities. October 29, 2013 The year’s largest forum for food processing and packaging featured more than 1,700 exhibitors.Read More
Plant Openings & Expansions: October 2013 October 11, 2013 Announcements about new food and beverage plant construction projects, plant renovations and plant expansionsRead More
Manufacturing News New poultry, hog inspection protocols under fire The Government Accountability Office says there is insufficient data to verify the quality or safety of food these programs could deliver. Wayne Labs October 11, 2013 Other media sources claim the pilot programs fail to stop contaminated meat from entering the supply chain. Read More
Industry & People News: October 2013 October 11, 2013 Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitionsRead More
Plant Openings and Expansions: September 2013 October 10, 2013 Announcements about new food and beverage plant construction projects, plant renovations and plant expansionsRead More
Features State of Food Manufacturing 2013: Slowly Trending Upward A lack of consumer confidence, prolonged unemployment and concern about regulations still hinder strong economic growth. Wayne Labs October 9, 2013 Processors beef up food safety measures and invest in automation to remain competitive. Read More