McDonald’s to add 1,500 more restaurants in Asia Jeremy Gerrard March 31, 2016 To unlock potential growth in the continent, the company seeks partners to add to the Chinese, Korean and Hong Kong markets. Read More
Snyder’s-Lance embraces snacking trend with new products Jeremy Gerrard March 31, 2016 The company says the lineup satisfies consumers’ craving for better-for-you, bold-flavored and indulgent snacks. Read More
New York sauce manufacturer cited for employee fall in vinegar tank Jeremy Gerrard March 30, 2016 A New York food manufacturer could be looking at a hefty find after OSHA cited the Johnson City plant with 12 health and safety violations.Read More
Del Monte switches to non-BPA packaging Jeremy Gerrard March 30, 2016 Del Monte Foods says it will convert to using non-Bisphenol A (BPA) packaging to meeting evolving consumer preferences. Read More
TECH FLASH FA&M sessions to be broadcast live Food Engineering will broadcast select sessions of the 2016 Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo live from Fort Myers, FL. Jeremy Gerrard March 29, 2016 By registering online, attendees will be able to view them on demand to play back as they like after the event ends.Read More
TECH FLASH Blue Bell details root cause of Listeria outbreak Two reports offer a better picture of what went wrong Jeremy Gerrard March 29, 2016 The outbreak resulted in a recall of all company products.Read More
TECH FLASH Splenda CEO says Ramazzini study is flawed CEO Ted Gelov disputes linking the consumption of Splenda to leukemia. Jeremy Gerrard March 29, 2016 Researchers worked to determine the product’s carcinogenic effect in mice.Read More
TECH FLASH Vermont compels companies to label products Consumers will soon know if their foods contain ingredients sourced from genetically modified organisms. Jeremy Gerrard March 29, 2016 Major manufacturers say all their products across the country will carry the GMO label claim to comply with the Vermont law.Read More
TECH FLASH The POM, Coke juice dispute A California jury ruled in favor of The Coca-Cola Co. last week regarding a false-advertising lawsuit. Jeremy Gerrard March 29, 2016 POM sought approximately $78 million in damages from Coca-Cola.Read More
TECH FLASH Sercos to demo SoftMaster at Hanover Fair Sercos International will present a variety of demos during Hanover Fair in Hanover, Germany held April 25-29 Jeremy Gerrard March 29, 2016 The Sercos III SoftMaster demo, which was developed in cooperation with Bosch Rexroth, ISG Industrielle Steuerungstechnik and Tenasys.Read More