Issue Archive

2011 Processor of the Year H.J. Heinz Co.: 118 years of Modern Technology at Muscatine
Companies that are built to last have a knack for changing with the times while keeping what works. Heinz grew up with the Industrial Age and continues to change with the times.

New Lighting Regulations for Food Processors in 2012
The Department of Energy phases out incandescent, other bulbs for energy efficiency.

2011 Processor of the Year H.J. Heinz Co: Pittsburgh Product Development Touches the World
Six-year-old innovation center, plus distributed centers of excellence, keep the global pipeline full.

2011 Processor of the Year H.J. Heinz Co.: A Global Standard for Local Performance
Heinz Global Performance System defines quality, teamwork and management best practices for 81 plants worldwide.

MRO Q&A: Building a Safety Program
MRO Q&A is a Food Processing series addressing maintenance, repair and operational issues in food plants.

Strategies for Making Heart-Healthy Products: Take out the Bad and Put in the Good
While doubts increase about soy and sodium, there's no debating the wisdom of developing heart-healthy foods.

MRO Q&A: Linking Health and Safety to Productivity
MRO Q&A is a Food Processing series addressing maintenance, repair and operational issues in food plants.

Toops' Scoops: The Real Thing Turns 125
Two American icons, Coca-Cola and Lady Liberty, celebrate their anniversaries.

Whole Grain Varieties Gaining Acceptance Among American Consumers
For an America struggling with obesity, whole grains are a lot more than just fiber. Whole grains are virtually complete foods. They're the foods upon which all civilizations were built.

Food Biz Kids: Triple Double Oreo Twice as Big Not Twice as Good
Our young testers ask about the chocolate treat: 'Does the world need another Oreo?'

Editor's Plate: Heinz, Naturally
Another champion from Pittsburgh! 57 or so reasons why the not-just-ketchup company was a standout in 2011.

New Food and Beverage Rollout: December 2011
New food and beverage products now available on store shelves for December 2011.

Can You Prove You're Clean?
Precision tools, validation features emerge for cleaning and sanitation.

2011 Processor of the Year: H.J. Heinz Co.
While keeping ketchup at the forefront, this 142-year-old company keeps reinventing itself, domestically and around the world.

2011 Processor of the Year H.J. Heinz Co: Pouring and Squeezing Out Package Innovations
Heinz has launched two packaging innovations in the company's iconic ketchup that company executives think could be game-changers.