health and food QualiTru Sampling Systems Launches TruStream Drum Port By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:06:00 -0500 The TruStream Drum Port’s fully contained sampling system mitigates external contamination and exposure to air, maintaining product purity and quality. Full Article
health and food Johnson Controls Debuts Modular Electric Control Solution for Commercial Refrigeration and HVAC Systems By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:44:40 -0400 The System 550 includes A2L refrigerant leak sensing and mitigation functionality and optional two-way cloud connectivity. Full Article
health and food J.M. Smucker Co. to Divest Voortman Brand By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:52:00 -0400 The company is selling Voortman to Second Nature Brands nearly a year after acquiring the cookie brand. Full Article
health and food GoVerden Opens New U.S. Headquarters in Texas By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:03:00 -0400 The new headquarters has allowed GoVerden to double the size of its staff to support the company’s double-digit growth over the past three years. Full Article
health and food Stratas Foods to Acquire AAK Foodservice Facility By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:12:00 -0400 Stratas Foods says the addition of AAK Foodservice Hillside aligns with its long-term growth objectives, particularly within the value-added oils, dressings, sauces and mayonnaise categories. Full Article
health and food Chobani to Open Chobani House in NYC By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Chobani House will be home to its global business headquarters, a community kitchen, an innovation center supporting Chobani's, and an incubator lab for emerging NGOs and non-profits who are focused on social impact. Full Article
health and food Marion Process Solutions Debuts Chopper for Fast and Efficient Mixing By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:34:52 -0400 Marion’s new chopper is designed to deliver increased throughput, easier maintenance and enhanced safety for processors across multiple industries. Full Article
health and food Key Technology Introduces Optical Sorter for Nuts By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400 The system identifies and removes undesirable product defects and foreign material such as shells, shell fragments, rocks and wood sticks. Full Article
health and food Minerva Foods Acquires Slaughtering and Deboning Plants from Marfig By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:21:00 -0400 Minerva Foods will have the capacity to slaughter 22,336 head a day in 21 plants in the Brazilian market. Full Article
health and food 7 Mile Brands Invests $3 million in Drumroll Donuts By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:38:00 -0400 These refrigerated, better-for-you donuts are baked, not fried, offering a fluffy, cake-like texture with 1 gram of sugar, 10 grams of protein, 8 grams net carbs and 190 calories. Full Article
health and food Lactalis USA to Invest $55 million to Expand Feta Cheese Production By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:50:00 -0400 When completed in 2027, Lactalis USA will have increased its U.S. feta production capacity to address current and future customer and consumer demand. Full Article
health and food Report: Food and Beverage Companies Streamline Portfolios, Turn to Snacking through M&A By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:46:00 -0500 The pace of M&A activity in the food and beverage sector has trended much slower in 2024 compared to recent years, but several indicators suggest a pickup in activity. Full Article
health and food Hershey Acquires Sour Strips Brand By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:13:00 -0500 Founded in 2019 by social media personality Maxx Chewning, Sour Strips combine shockingly sour flavors with innovative branding. Full Article
health and food Why the IP69K Rating is Essential For Bearings in the Food And Beverage Industry By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400 The incredibly demanding operating application and washdown conditions, along with food safety concerns and regulations, have driven a shift toward IP69K-rated products. Full Article
health and food FDA Revokes Regulation Allowing the Use of Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) in Food By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 The agency concluded that the intended use of BVO in food is no longer considered safe after the results of studies. Full Article
health and food J. J. Keller Introduces Food Safety Compliance Services for Manufacturers and Importers By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:52:52 -0400 The requirements include those set by organizations such as the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and even state and local agencies. Full Article
health and food Eriez Expands Salient Pole Rare Earth Drum Line to Food Processing Applications By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:33:00 -0400 Building on the product’s success in the mineral processing and recycling industries, Salient Pole Rare Earth drums are now optimized to meet the stringent requirements of food processing, ensuring the purity and safety of food products. Full Article
health and food How Moisture Measurement Improves Manufacturing Quality By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 While laboratory and other manual methods have been used for years, new automated moisture measurement and control systems can play an important role in improving product quality monitoring, increasing plant efficiency, and lowering energy costs. Full Article
health and food Evigence Introduces Freshness Management Platform with FreshSense Sensors By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:57:00 -0400 Evigence offers food companies and cold-chain leaders data-driven freshness insights at the case or unit level needed to boost end-to-end supply chain efficiency, guarantee food quality, reduce food loss and manage compliance. Full Article
health and food CDC: Listeria Outbreak Connected to Meat Sliced at Delis By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:34:00 -0400 The agency says people sickened by listeria have recently recounted eating meat that was sliced at deli counters, including ham, turkey and liverwurst. Full Article
health and food Industrial Physics Acquires Torus Group By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:24:00 -0400 This move supports Industrial Physics’ growth strategy as laid out by Chief Executive Officer Barry Lyon, upon his appointment in July 2023. Full Article
health and food USDA Proposes New Policy to Reduce Salmonella in Raw Poultry Products By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:45:00 -0400 The proposal would also require poultry establishments to develop a microbial monitoring program to prevent pathogen contamination throughout the slaughter system. Full Article
health and food Key Technology Debuts COMPASS Optical Sorter for IQF Products By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:36:58 -0400 COMPASS is designed to identify and remove foreign material and product defects to protect food safety and final product quality. Full Article
health and food 3 Reasons to Optimize Food Production with Real-Time Video Monitoring By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 When you think about video monitoring, the first thing that comes to mind is security. While that is a big perk indeed, there are much bigger benefits to implementing the right video monitoring system. Full Article
health and food Understanding E-Beam Effectiveness in Food Safety Applications By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400 E-Beam (electron beam) technology, a form of ionizing radiation, has emerged as a tool for enhancing food safety. Full Article
health and food FDA Investigating Salmonella Outbreak Involving Cucumbers By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:58:16 -0400 Bedner Growers, Inc., of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Thomas Produce Company, of Boca Raton, Fla., are the likely sources of this outbreak, however these growers do not account for all the illnesses in the outbreak. Full Article
health and food Improving Food Safety and Packaging Machine Reliability By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 As packaging has become significantly more complex and consumers more demanding, the need has only grown for strict hygienic procedures to ensure food safety, from the factory to the retail shelf to the table. Full Article
health and food Maximizing Productivity in the Food & Beverage Industry: The Power of Area Scan Cameras By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Machine vision technology is emerging as a transformative force in driving productivity, enhancing quality control and revolutionizing packaging inspection processes. Full Article
health and food Climate Change Increases Foodborne Illness Risk From Raw Produce By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:01:00 -0400 High humidity exposure and the water-soaking symptom caused by X. vitians also enhance the ability of salmonella to rapidly grow in lettuce, and climate change is predicted to increase humid periods. Full Article
health and food How Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Can Combat Honey Fraud By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:28:00 -0400 The high value of honey and perceived cachet surrounding its provenance makes it a vulnerable target, whether through fraudsters claiming false geographical origin, declaring false botanical variety or diluting it with cheaper sugar syrups. Full Article
health and food Eight Organizations Join Forces to Help Food Industry Prepare for FSMA Rule 204 By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0400 The collaboration will share clear, concise messaging and resources that enable the industry to take action in preparing for FSMA Rule 204, which mandates a comprehensive tracking and tracing system for certain high-risk foods listed on the U.S. FDA's Food Traceability List. Full Article
health and food How Inspection Technologies Can Support Manufacturing of ‘Human-Grade’ Pet Food By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 With more canine and feline mouths to feed than ever before, robust pet food safety and detail-oriented inspection has never been more paramount. Full Article
health and food Boar’s Head Names Frank Yiannas as Interim Chief Food Safety Advisor By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:41:00 -0400 Yiannas’ appointment comes after the company announced it would permanently discontinue its liverwurst product and indefinitely close its Jarratt, Va., plant due to a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. Full Article
health and food The Intersection of IoT, Sustainability, and Food Safety: A New Era in Supply Chain Management By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Investing in the right IoT hardware and software package can provide actionable data that will help improve business operations. Full Article
health and food BrucePac Recalls 11.8 million Pounds of RTE Meat and Poultry Over Listeria Contamination By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:22:00 -0400 These meat and poultry products were shipped to other establishments and distributors nationwide, then distributed to restaurants, schools and institutions. Full Article
health and food Drainage Solutions for Food Processing Facilities Emphasize Food Safety By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:00:46 -0400 The Slot Dog, Slot Hog, Cleaning Brushes, and the Tamper-Proof Magnetic Strainer—each purpose-built to enhance food safety through effective drainage and sanitation systems Full Article
health and food Drop-in Replacement Stainless Steel Hydraulic Cylinders By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:57:57 -0500 The cylinders are a direct drop-in replacement for both PFI equipment and that from other OEMs. Full Article
health and food Weather to the Extreme: Can You Survive it? By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 In the last few years, it seems that hurricanes, tornadoes and resultant flooding have become stronger and stronger. Maybe chalk it up to a warming planet, which amplifies the power of these storms. Full Article
health and food Bakeries to Record Significant Consumption of Dietary Fibers Amid Rising Preference for Fruit and Vegetable-Sourced Ingredients By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0400 The rapidly expanding worldwide population along with reduced nutrition awareness will increase the preference for natural food ingredients. Full Article
health and food Sustainable, “Plug-and-Play” Shrimp Farming Sets up Anywhere Food Engineering By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 This shrimp farming technique saves the ocean and other fish species. Full Article
health and food Innovations to Take Center Stage in the Oat Milk Market as the Demand for Flavored Drinks Depicts an Increase By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0500 The growth of the oat milk market is expected to remain positive in the near future. Full Article
health and food Food and Beverage Manufacturers Face Mounting Cybersecurity Attacks By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Connectivity provides manufacturing plant operations many advantages like increased productivity, faster identification and remediation of quality defects, and better collaboration across functional areas. However, this connectivity is dramatically increasing smart factories’ vulnerabilities and leaving them exposed to cybersecurity threats. Full Article
health and food Robust Networks to Power Food Automation By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 The shift toward automation has radically changed the infrastructure requirements for food manufacturers. Full Article
health and food New Ideas for Steam: Superheat it to Kill Pathogens on Contact By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:20:52 -0500 A new cleaning tool has been under development at Cornell University, which uses superheated steam to kill bacteria on production surfaces. Full Article
health and food Mush Foods' Mycelium Brings Umami-Flavored Protein to Hybrid Meat By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:30:00 -0500 The company upcycles food waste to grow mycelium protein. Full Article
health and food USDA Grant Targets Midwestern Seafood Production and Consumption By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:03:02 -0500 The grant for Purdue University is for a zero-waste food production system designed to convert nutrient-rich waste into energy for system operation and high-value bioproducts. Full Article
health and food Greener Distilleries: Designing, Procuring and Building for an Eco-Friendly Future By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400 Changing the way that distilleries use resources is a great start, but the increased market for spirits means that green techniques must be factored into initial facility designs, as companies aim to raise their production capacity. Full Article
health and food Kerry Launches Tastesense Advance—Sugar Alternative By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:00:00 -0400 The company’s new sugar alternative is stated to combine sustainability and full-bodied taste without increasing carbon emissions. Full Article
health and food With 2025 Packaging Goals in Danger, Industry Targets Food Waste By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Food waste is a big part of the conversation with consumers in 2023. Consumer research conducted by Do Good Foods in September 2022 reveals that “Americans want to be more climate-friendly, and nearly half are more concerned about food waste than they were a year ago.” Full Article
health and food Bioenergy Life Science Unveils Innovations at IFT By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:30:00 -0400 The company will display its branded ingredients at the show. Full Article