Articles

Food Colorant Trends Show Natural is Critical for Consumers

Color manufacturers are following the "natural" trend by working closely with food, beverage and drug manufacturers to create and stabilize colors derived from natural sources.
Post Date: 02/05/2013
Author: Winston Boyd, Ph.D., Contributing Editor

FSMA Changes Pest Control for Food Manufacturers

The Food Safety Modernization Act and Global Food Safety Initiative audits make processors rethink their pest management programs.
Post Date: 02/05/2013
Author: Dave Fusaro, Editor in Chief

Macronutrients and Micronutrients Offer Key Ingredients to Brain Health

For optimum growth, development and maturation, the brain requires adequate protein, essential fatty acids and a variety of micronutrients, not to mention the glucose that serves as fuel.
Post Date: 02/05/2013
Author: Mark Anthony, Ph.D., Technical Editor

Food Biz Kids: Kraft Tomato Basil String Cheese

Our high school product testers review Kraft's Tomato Basil String Cheese.
Post Date: 02/01/2013
Author: Food Processing Staff

Eating Habits Should Change as We Age

Develop products for more, smaller meals and add longevity-promoting ingredients.
Post Date: 01/31/2013
Author: Rory Gillespie, Contributing Editor

Food Funnies: You Write the Cartoon Caption - February 2013

Who will win the heart of our newest cartoon heroine? Write the winning caption for our February 2013 cartoon and be loved and honored by all.
Post Date: 01/29/2013
Author: Illustration by Jerry King

In Remembrance: A Final Tribute to Our Toopsy

Friends and fans of our own Diane Toops say good-bye.
Post Date: 01/28/2013
Author:

Understanding Protein as A Functional Ingredient

Ingredient technology advances are providing a growing array of uniquely functional proteins.
Post Date: 01/25/2013
Author: Claudia O'Donnell, Contributing Editor

Food Manufacturers Cling to Flexible Packaging

Flexible packaging formats continue to take the day for an array of foods and beverages.
Post Date: 01/22/2013
Author: Kate Bertrand Connolly, Packaging Editor

What's Next for GMO Labeling?

The defeat of California Proposition 37 does little to slow down anti-GMO activists.
Post Date: 01/18/2013
Author: David TerMolen, Freeborn & Peters LLP

Organizations Can Survive Crises With a Senior Executive Team Culture

How to assemble a strong leadership team that makes you and your company look good even in bad times.
Post Date: 01/17/2013
Author: Ken Brumfield, Management Consultant

7 Egg Trends You Can't Beat for 2013

The American Egg Board, Egg Nutrition Center, NPD Group and Research Chef Walter Zuromski compiled a list of the top egg trends for 2013.
Post Date: 01/17/2013
Author: Food Processing Staff

New Food and Beverage Rollout: January 2013

Our January 2013 new food and beverage rollout highlights comfort and convenience for consumers.
Post Date: 01/16/2013
Author: Food Processing Staff

Food Biz Kids: Beanitos Black Bean Chips Chipotle Barbeque

Our high school product testers found these chips to be 'a chip with attitude.'
Post Date: 01/16/2013
Author: Food Processing Staff

Editor's Plate: New Year's Resolutions For Both of Us

Take this opportunity to set goals for the new year; I will.
Post Date: 01/14/2013
Author: Dave Fusaro, Editor in Chief

2013 Food Industry Outlook: 5 Things to Look Out For

Just when you thought the recession's end would bring calm, it's time to reinvent your company and meet new challenges.
Post Date: 01/10/2013
Author: Dave Fusaro, Editor in Chief

2013 Manufacturing Trends Survey: Labor, not Energy, the Concern in 2013

While economic uncertainty remains, respondents expect more growth.
Post Date: 01/09/2013
Author: David Phillips, Plant Operations Editor

Retort Processing Shakes Up New Interest

From agitation to AGVs to software, this old-school manufacturing process continues to evolve.
Post Date: 01/08/2013
Author: David Phillips, Plant Operations Editor

Flavor and Ingredient Trends for 2013

Get familiar with ingredients to combat obesity and aging, natural sweeteners and colors, and exotic fruits and grains.
Post Date: 01/08/2013
Author: Mark Anthony, Ph.D., Technical Editor

Food Becomes Target for Consumer Lawsuits

Lawyers who made their fortunes suing tobacco companies have set their sights on the food industry.
Post Date: 01/03/2013
Author: Thomas Hanrahan, Sidley Austin LLP