TECH FLASH Evolution of the American consumer Traditional drivers of taste, price and convenience are no longer the key deciding factors when it comes to food and beverage purchases Jeremy Gerrard February 10, 2016 A year-long study reveals new consumer trends.Read More
TECH FLASH FA&M 2016: Sierra Nevada speakers to discuss automation success The duo will explain how enterprise resource planning, data collection and the proper usage of OEE metrics can boost throughput and efficiency Jeremy Gerrard February 10, 2016 Food Engineering’s annual FA&M conference and expo will unite food and beverage processors with suppliers.Read More
TECH FLASH Federal Salmonella, Campylobacter standards finalized The new food safety measures are intended to reduce the presence of pathogens in chicken and turkey products Jeremy Gerrard February 10, 2016 The new standards are projected to help prevent an estimated 50,000 illnesses each year.Read More
TECH FLASH Women engineers plan Congressional outreach event The event on STEM will take place March 2-3. Jeremy Gerrard February 10, 2016 Resent research reveals close to 40 percent of women with engineering degrees either never enter the field or leave the profession within a few years.Read More
Asahi to purchase Peroni, Grolsch Jeremy Gerrard February 10, 2016 Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. says it has submitted an offer to Anheuser-Busch InBev to purchase SABMiller’s Peroni, Grolsch. Read More
US Foods to go public Jeremy Gerrard February 10, 2016 Months after a merger with rival Sysco Corporation, US Foods Holding Corp. has filed a registration statement to go public. Read More
FDA seeks $5.1 billion for fiscal 2017, including funds to implement food safety law Jeremy Gerrard February 10, 2016 The 2017 fiscal year request reflects eight percent increase from last year.Read More
TECH FLASH M&M’s manufacturer ditching artificial colors The recent action expands Mars’ commitment to remove artificial ingredients Jeremy Gerrard February 10, 2016 The company is working with suppliers to find alternatives.Read More
TECH FLASH Tyson predicts record profits for 2016 Company executives cite a steep drop in feed and livestock costs Jeremy Gerrard February 10, 2016 First quarter profits are up 49 percent from the same time last year.Read More
New NAMI document addresses nitrite safety Jeremy Gerrard February 9, 2016 Sodium nitrite, commonly used in a variety of cured meats from bacon to deli meats to hot dogs, is quite misunderstood.Read More