Crystal Lindell

Crystal Lindell has more than 10 years of journalism experience, and worked primarily at daily newspapers before joining BNP Media 2010. Before joining Food Engineering as the Managing Editor, she was the managing editor of a sister publication, Candy Industry Magazine, where she learned first-hand the joys of eating chocolate for breakfast. Lindell holds a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois – Springfield and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Western Illinois University.

FDA

FDA tells bakery: Love is not an ingredient

Nashoba Brook Bakery gets warning letter that includes a violation for listing “love” as one of its granola ingredients.

Crystal Lindell

October 4, 2017

Apparently, it doesn’t matter how much of your soul you put into making something, you aren’t allowed to list “Love” as one of the ingredients.

U.S. Packaging industry market value approaching $10 Billion

Amidst strong industry growth, PMMI report shows robust sector.

Crystal Lindell

September 28, 2017

The U.S. packaging machinery market is expected to increase 4.8 percent from 2015 to 2016, coming in with a total market value of $9.8 billion.

Risk Analysis study: Even properly cooked pork chops pose Listeria, Salmonella threat

Leftovers, which could feature just a few pathogens that then had the chance to multiply, were the real concern, according to the research.

Crystal Lindell

September 28, 2017

It turns out that people eating leftover pork chops that have not been cooked well-done are likely putting themselves at risk for Salmonella and Listeria exposure.

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Tech Update: Aseptic packaging

New advances make aseptic packaging more popular

The latest advancements in aseptic packaging help with food safety, clean labels and supply chain issues.

Crystal Lindell

September 14, 2017

Aseptic packaging is becoming more popular as processors look for better ways to provide clean, safe food.

Beverage packaging

New Ardagh Group finish offers cans ‘Matte & Mirror Impact’

The company’s new ink compound creates an eye-catching beverage packaging.

Crystal Lindell

September 13, 2017

The Ardagh Group’s latest beverage can finishing, named ‘Matte & Mirror Impact,’ combines the trending combination of matte and glossy surfaces.

Tetra Pak highlights need for AR, digital packaging

Tetra Pak 2017 Index shows why augmented reality, digital technology and online “super leaders” are so important to the future of packaging.

Crystal Lindell

September 13, 2017

Packaging can become a gateway to generate interaction, with the use of use of augmented reality and digital codes printed on packages improving transparency of traceability, allowing consumers to access information about the product right down to the source.

Packaging

The Amazon Effect: How eCommerce will change food and beverage packaging

Amazon, Whole Foods deal propels food and beverage eCommerce forward, and companies will need to respond.

Crystal Lindell

September 13, 2017

Amazon recently bought Whole Foods for $13.7 billion, and as soon as it was finalized, the eCommerce giant started including more groceries online — successfully.

Memphis Meats

Cargill, Richard Branson invest in meat company that doesn’t slaughter

Memphis Meats raises $22M to produce meat directly from animal cells, without the need to raise and slaughter animals.

Crystal Lindell

August 30, 2017

It looks like Cargill and Richard Branson are among those who believe the future of meat may not include slaughterhouses.

Georgia Institute of Technology launches outreach initiative for food processors

The Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership will offer training in food safety, workforce development, among other things.

Crystal Lindell

August 30, 2017

“Food processing comprises many different products and sizes of manufacturers and it is important to assure their viability and growth,” says GaMEP Director Karen Fite.