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Food Safety

Food Safety Summit 2014 focuses on FSMA

May 6, 2014

More than 1,500 food safety professionals gathered at BNP Media’s 16th Annual Food Safety Summit (FSS) last month in Baltimore, MD to learn about the latest FSMA updates and how they will affect their companies’ businesses.

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US Supreme Court hears Pom Wonderful, Coca-Cola juice case

At issue is whether misleading advertising claims may be brought against food manufacturers, independent of their compliance with FDA labeling requirements.

Shane O'Halloran

April 29, 2014

Opening food manufacturers to broader false advertising claims could have significant repercussions.

Chobani announces partnership with Cornell

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Chobani announces global expansion, new US product innovations

A dessert product and products aimed at kids highlight new offerings.

Shane O'Halloran

April 29, 2014

The manufacturer has also reported rapid growth in the Australian market.

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Fluid Dynamics: Simplifying the process of identifying the right tubing solution

Cost management, performance enhancement and regulatory compliance are key considerations in tubing selection.

Shane O'Halloran

April 29, 2014

We sat down with Iuliana Nita of the Process Systems business unit of Saint-Gobain Corporation to learn more.

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Don’t get left out in the cold

Challenges in food safety compliance can be overcome to leverage growth.

Shane O'Halloran

April 14, 2014

FE discusses the issues with PMMI’s Jorge Izquierdo.

Two bulk and three bag packaging lines accurately fill 25- or 50-lb. bags or 2,000-lb. totes before sealing, labeling and palletizing. Photo by Candy Padilla.

Plant of the Year

Plant of the Year 2014: Excellence and efficiency at Blue Diamond

Mikell Knights

April 8, 2014

Built from a foundation of emerging collaboration tools and a unique, cross-functional, interdisciplinary approach, Blue Diamond Growers achieves its manufacturing goals with its new “dream” plant.

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Plant Openings & Expansions: April 2014

April 8, 2014

Announcements about new food and beverage plant construction projects, plant renovations and plant expansions.

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Industry & People News: April 2014

April 8, 2014

Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions.

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Nutrition facts label overhauled

Shane O'Halloran

April 8, 2014

First Lady Michelle Obama introduced major proposed changes to the nutrition facts label on behalf of FDA at an event held at the White House on February 27, 2014. The updates are designed to reflect the latest scientific information on the link between diet and chronic diseases like obesity and heart disease. The announcement focused on changes in label requirements that highlight new information such as calories and serving sizes.