Articles

The FDA Must Define 'Natural' Soon

50 different state laws on labeling natural and genetically engineered foods would harm us all.
Post Date: 05/24/2013
Author: Don Butte and Jeffrey Whitesell

Clarion Lubricants Creates Video to Help Food Manufacturers Navigate FSMA Challenges

The food safety video hopes to help manufacturers comply with FSMA regulations.
Post Date: 05/22/2013
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Caffeine Under Siege by the FDA

FDA investigation could be just the beginning of regulatory and litigation battles.
Post Date: 05/15/2013
Author: Bert Slonim, Kaye Scholer LLP

Formulation Tips for Resistant Starches

As manufacturers expand options in digestive resistant starch ingredients, their formulation functionalities and health benefits grow.
Post Date: 05/15/2013
Author: Claudia O'Donnell, Contributing Editor

Market View with John Stanton: A Few Things Have Changed in Seven Years

Well-known marketing professor resumes his column after a lengthy "vacation."
Post Date: 05/15/2013
Author: John Stanton, Contributing Editor

Editor's Plate: Swinging for the Fences

Three measures that new product development is alive and well.
Post Date: 05/14/2013
Author: Dave Fusaro, Editor in Chief

Food Biz Kids: Mamma Chia - Chia Squeeze

Chia seeds plus fruit and vegetables create a smoothie in a squeeze pouch – with 1,200mg of omega-3s.
Post Date: 05/13/2013
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2013 R&D Survey: New Products Are A Top Priority in 2013

Our 42nd annual R&D Survey reveals new products as a top priority for food manufacturers in 2013 -- one more indication companies are ready to resume aggressive growth.
Post Date: 05/06/2013
Author: Dave Fusaro, Editor in Chief

Five New Technologies for Inspection

Lab testing will always be the gold standard in food inspection, but rising throughput rates are leading to more quality assurance at the point of production.
Post Date: 05/06/2013
Author: Kevin T. Higgins, Managing Editor

Consumers Liven Up Dishes with New Sauces and Marinades

Barbecue sauces, cooking sauces and marinades offer culinary arts in a bottle, and they can do so without wrecking the ingredient list.
Post Date: 05/02/2013
Author: David Phillips, Technical Editor

Top-selling new products of 2012: IRI Reveals Annual New Product Pacesetters

The product analyst group finds consumer-centric innovation is driving revenue growth for CPG marketers.
Post Date: 05/02/2013
Author: Dave Fusaro, Editor in Chief

Advancements In Servo Technology Drive Efficiency Gains In Food Processing

Induction motors are power-supply workhorses, but the most significant efficiency gains are occurring with servo motors and drives.
Post Date: 05/02/2013
Author: Kevin T. Higgins, Managing Editor

Food Funnies: You Write the Cartoon Caption - May 2013

Write the winning caption for our May 2013 cartoon and be loved and honored by all.
Post Date: 04/30/2013
Author: Illustration by Jerry King

Dairy Processing Equipment Transitions from Tanks to Technology

Stainless steel tanks and kettles are synonymous with dairy manufacturing, but the long-term trend is toward continuous processes that don't require the tools of batch.
Post Date: 04/29/2013
Author: Kevin T. Higgins, Managing Editor

Natural Colors Outsell Synthetic Ones

Mintel-Leatherhead joint research shows the scales tipped in 2011.
Post Date: 04/25/2013
Author: Dave Fusaro, Editor in Chief

Despite Innovations, Food Manufacturers Still Rely on Past-Generation Sweeteners

Acesulfame potatssium, aspartame, sucralose still rule the sweetener roost.
Post Date: 04/25/2013
Author: David Phillips, Technical Editor

Pouch Packaging Energizes Retail Purchases for Consumers

Pouches continue to be the 'it' package for food processors and a growing number of beverage companies.
Post Date: 04/22/2013
Author: Kate Bertrand Connolly, Packaging Editor

New Food and Beverage Rollout: May 2013

Our May 2013 new food and beverage rollout highlights fun and tasty products just in time for summer fun.
Post Date: 04/22/2013
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Honey Gaining in Sweetener Popularity for Many Food Manufacturers

Honey is a do for manufacturers looking to create flavorful, all-natural alternatives to sugar-sweetened foods and beverages.
Post Date: 04/18/2013
Author: Deborah Cassell, Contributing Editor

Global Meat And Feed Industry Executives Discuss Food Safety At Asian Show

Food safety and security issues were discussed at VIV Asia, a trade show for the international feed to meat industry, held March 13-15 in Bangkok.
Post Date: 04/18/2013
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