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FDAâs third annual Reportable Food Registry report shows increase in food contamination incidents

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FDA’s third annual Reportable Food Registry report shows increase in food contamination incidents

Fresh produce and undeclared allergen reports increased most.

Shane O'Halloran

May 28, 2013

In three cases, submissions made to the RFR alerted FDA early to potential public health issues before potentially harmful products reached the marketplace.

Do nanomaterial fertilizers threaten soil health?

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Do nanomaterial fertilizers threaten soil health?

New research says nanoparticles could damage the delicate balance of microbes and microfauna that maintains healthy soil.

May 28, 2013

As governments debate whether or not to adopt nanomaterial-specific regulation, nano products go to market without pre- or post-market safety assessments.

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Lift Trucks

Making all the right moves

An integral part of the food and beverage industry supply chain, state-of-the-art lift trucks provide efficiency, economy and ergonomics.

Jaan Koel

May 13, 2013

Lift trucks have taken their own special direction in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

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Energy management improves business performance

Ever-increasing energy costs have processors looking for tools to cut wasteful energy usage.

May 13, 2013

One useful tool is industrial energy management software, but determining which software to use can be daunting.

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Editor's Note

It takes a village to achieve modern manufacturing success

Cooperation is key in today’s manufacturing environment.

Joyce Fassl, Editor in Chief

May 13, 2013

No man or woman, and no department or job title, can function as an island in today’s competitive food and beverage manufacturing environment.

Pediatricians say pregnant women and children should not drink raw milk

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Producers and processors split on dairy bill

At issue is a mandatory supply management program.

Shane O'Halloran

May 12, 2013

Producers prefer the language in last year’s stalled Farm Bill, while processors prefer the new amendment.

Report lists most successful consumer packaged goods brands of 2012

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Report lists most successful consumer packaged goods brands of 2012

New brands addressed longstanding wellness, convenience and indulgence trends.

Shane O'Halloran

May 12, 2013

Dannon Oikos yogurt took the top spot, continuing Greek-style yogurt’s strong performance.

New data on sugar consumption can help manufacturers gauge dietary trends

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New data on sugar consumption can help manufacturers gauge dietary trends

US adults obtain about 13 percent of total caloric intake from added sugar.

Shane O'Halloran

May 12, 2013

Children obtain about 40 percent of added sugar from sweet beverages.

How do closed-loop quality management strategies fail?

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How do closed-loop quality management strategies fail?

Closed-loop management is a tool in the race to produce quality goods quickly and cheaply.

April 28, 2013

Manufacturers need help striking a balance between quality and cost.

Study shows no significant association between BPA, adverse health outcomes

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California adds BPA to dangerous chemicals list

But the move does not ban the chemical from food packaging outright.

Shane O'Halloran

April 28, 2013

Packaging containing BPA will display a warning label.

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