Issue Archive

R&D Team Winner: Kettle Foods Wants To Let the People Be Heard
All that and a bag of chips, Kettle Foods receives top honors as the R&D Team of the Year in the $100-500 million category.

What Flooring System Would You Recommend for the Constantly-Wet Floors of a Food Processing Plant that are Cleaned Using High-Pressure Washes and/or Steam?
Welcome to MRO Q&A, a Food Processing series addressing maintenance, repair and operational issues in food plants. We’ve assembled a panel of plant operations experts to answer any question you have on plant-floor issues. To pose a question, check out our <a ...

Confectionery Sales are Sweet Despite the Sour Economy
News & Trends Editor Diane Toops adds, "No, You Can’t Have My Job"

July 2009 Equipment Round Up - Motors and Drives
July's Equipment Round Up focuses on Motors and Drives

2009 R&D Teams of the Year: There Is No ‘I’ in R&D
But somewhere among those words are the letters T-E-A-M. We asked you to pick the most innovative R&D teams and you gave us three: General Mills, Kettle Foods and Peas of Mind.

Rollout: New Food Products for July 2009
We've got an mix of healthy foods and beverages, snack foods, baby goods and easy-to-prepare meals in the July 2009 New Food Rollout.

Overwhelming Response to R&D Teams of the Year Survey a Pleasure

2009 R&D Team Winner: General Mills Gets Innovative with R&D Strategies
General Mills takes the cake (and the yogurt) in the $501 million in sales and greater cateogry for our 2009 Food Processing R&D Teams of the Year.

Flexible Packaging Targets Convenience
New bags and pouches make it easy to heat and eat — or just eat.

Colorant Makers Become Key Allies in Meeting Need for Naturally Derived Colorants
Colorant makers are becoming key allies in helping food and beverage companies meet growing demands for naturally derived colorants.

Exhibitors Display Their New and Innovative Products at the 2009 IFT Show

Is There a Topcoat That Can Withstand Excess Water and Harsh Cleaning Solutions Without Being Stripped Away?
Welcome to MRO Q&A, a Food Processing series addressing maintenance, repair and operational issues in food plants. We’ve assembled a panel of plant operations experts to answer any question you have on plant-floor issues. To pose a question, check out our <a ...

July 2009 Ingredient Round Up: Gums and hydrocolloids
Our July Ingredients Round Up focuses on gums and hydrocolloids

2009 R&D Team Winner: Peas of Mind Cooks Up A Better Way to Feed Kids
The winners or our R&D Team of the year for the less than $100 million in sales category working together like peas and carrots.

Business: New Ingredients and Technologies Shine at 2009 Institute of Food Technologists' Show
In a difficult year, new ingredients and technologies still manage to shine in Food Technologists’ annual show.

Food Biz Kids: Are Frosted Flakes Gold A New Gold Standard?
Our 8th grade food reviewers thought Kellogg Co.'s Frosted Flakes Gold were ‘A honey, crunchy, grainy combination.’

Exhibitor Highlights from the IFT 2009 Show