Articles

Food Manufacturers: Are You Prepared for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act?

Given the complexities of the PPACA, employers need to keep the new health care law top of mind.
Post Date: 04/18/2013
Author: Ken Cameron and Mark Ritter, Grant Thornton LLP

Palate Meets Palette In Snack-Packaging Design

Intense color and sophisticated graphics are taking snacks by storm.
Post Date: 04/12/2013
Author: Kate Bertrand Connolly, Packaging Editor

Editor's Plate: The Dangers of the Dangers of GMOs

It looks like marketing and profiteering are trumping science.
Post Date: 04/11/2013
Author: Dave Fusaro, Editor in Chief

Food Biz Kids: Kind Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Plus Protein Bar

Our high school product testers review a new chocolatey protein bar.
Post Date: 04/11/2013
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Making a Case for Capital Spending

Splicing the genes of an accountant and an engineer might help cost-justify plant improvement projects, but a dash of showmanship and passion also help build capex consensus.
Post Date: 04/10/2013
Author: Kevin T. Higgins, Managing Editor

2013 Capital Spending Outlook: Processors Invest in the Tools of Production, Not Brick and Mortar

Balance sheets look strong, but food companies are holding the line on capital projects, projecting only a 5.4 percent increase this year.
Post Date: 04/09/2013
Author: Kevin T. Higgins, Managing Editor

Food Manufacturers Now Have Two Non-GMO Certifiers to Chose From

Natural Food Certifiers and Non-GMO Project now available for food manufacturers wanting to achieve non-GMO certification status.
Post Date: 04/05/2013
Author: Dave Fusaro, Editor in Chief

Refuting Myths About Carrageenan

Recent resurrection of a link between carrageenan and poligeenan (and the latter's connection to cancer) are unfounded.
Post Date: 04/04/2013
Author: Harris Bixler, Ingredients Solutions Inc.

Fear and Loathing Haunt GMOs

It's difficult to balance the lack of negative scientific evidence against consumers' right to know what's in their food.
Post Date: 04/04/2013
Author: Rory Gillespie, Contributing Editor

The Appropriate Lubricant Oil Is a Must to Pass Today's Audits

Trace amounts of lubricant are unavoidable in many processes, and that's driving a steady migration to food-grade greases and oils.
Post Date: 04/04/2013
Author: Kevin T. Higgins, Managing Editor

Beverage Trends Point To Natural Ingredients And Safe Sources Of Energy And Nutrition

Today's beverage trends point to natural ingredients and safe sources of energy and nutrition.
Post Date: 04/04/2013
Author: David Phillips, Technical Editor

MRO Q&A: Hiring Best Practices for Mechanics

MRO Q&A is a Food Processing series addressing maintenance, repair and operational issues in food plants.
Post Date: 04/03/2013
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New Food and Beverage Rollout: April 2013

Our April 2013 new food and beverage rollout highlights healthy and convenient products for consumers.
Post Date: 04/03/2013
Author: Food Processing Staff

Seven Tips for Cross-Functional Team Success

Robby Martin, senior engineering project manager with Bush Brothers & Co., shares the keys to establishing a more productive mindset.
Post Date: 04/03/2013
Author: Bob Sperber, Contributing Editor

MRO Q&A: Water Hardness Changes

MRO Q&A is a Food Processing series addressing maintenance, repair and operational issues in food plants.
Post Date: 04/03/2013
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Consumers Going Nuts for Almonds and Pistachios

The healthy ingredients offer flavor, texture, and solutions to some dietary restriction issues.
Post Date: 04/03/2013
Author: David Phillips, Technical Editor

The Fading Effects of the 2012 Drought

Grain supplies will continue to be tight this summer until the fall harvest comes in.
Post Date: 04/02/2013
Author: Kyle Schrad, INTL FCStone

Food Funnies: You Write the Cartoon Caption - April 2013

Write the winning caption for our April 2013 cartoon and be loved and honored by all.
Post Date: 04/01/2013
Author: Illustration by Jerry King

Vote for Your Favorite R&D Team for 2013

The nominations are in for outstanding product development teams at small, medium and large companies. Cast your vote below.
Post Date: 03/28/2013
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Awaiting the Next Generation of Fats and Oils

As suppliers and processors end their dash away from hydrogenated products, palm oil and fractions are the fats du jour.
Post Date: 03/27/2013
Author: David Phillips, Technical Editor