Articles by Kevin T. Higgins

Desert aquaculture in Arizona and the Negev in Israel is booming, and it could get another shot in the arm from groundbreaking work on natural alternatives to antibiotics.

Line optimization is a journey, not a destination

Filtration technology and a benign chemical could give processors of specialty oils a competitive edge.

For processors with the ability to exploit it, condition-based monitoring technology is delivering affordable tools that are easier to use.

When engineering operations and IT work collaboratively on information systems, organizational harmony can happen

Short of putting warning labels on their products, food processors need to balance between the safety steps they take and the expectations of customers and consumers.

Researchers are refining system designs and processes and discovering misconceptions about how the process actually works.

Flavored dairy products are riding a sales wave, with aseptic plastic and retort cans providing the packaging.

Food industry priorities are mirrored in today’s component improvements in pumps and valves.

The technology of automation is putting a premium on plant employees, but precise training can create masters of the machines.