Issue Archive

Food Funnies: You Write the Cartoon Caption - October 2012
See what Food Processing has in store for your funny bone this month. Write the winning caption for our October 2012 cartoon and be loved and honored by all.

Understanding Polydextrose and How It Works
Lengthen shorter chain polymers of different sugars and you get this designer soluble fiber.

Food Manufacturers Look to Reformulate With Lupin
Looking for plant-based sources of protein that can compete with animal proteins? Try the lupin.

MRO Q&A: LED Lights Pros and Cons
MRO Q&A is a Food Processing series addressing maintenance, repair and operational issues in food plants.

No More False Reads?
Improvements in sensors and software allow metal detectors to approach that goal.

Gourmet Packages Team Substance With Style
Packaging that looks great and performs well is the name of the foodie game.

How Well Do You Know Your Starch?
Riding a roller-coaster of a health reputation, the vital macroingredient is enjoying positive acclaim via sources such as pulses and alternative grains.

Newest Mixing And Blending Technologies Reach Down To Labs And Up To Mega-Plants
Laboratory and pilot plants had historically relied on more basic mixing gear. That's all about to change.

A More Important Vote in California
Proposition 37 looks likely to ignite the GMO debate nationally.

New Food and Beverage Rollout: October 2012
As summer's warmth turns to autumn's cool, consumers can find heart-warming convenient cuisine in our October 2012 new food and beverage rollout.

Food Manufacturers Slipping Health into Children's Foods
Food formulators use stealth options for hiding nutrients and healthy ingredients in children's snacks, meals and beverages. New ingredients, methods and technologies are making this task even easier.

Three Paths to a Better Bottom Line
Consider acquisitions, emerging markets and energy efficiency to increase your competitiveness.

Election Pains or Gains?
How will the food industry fare depending on whether Barack Obama or Mitt Romney wins on November 6th?

MRO Q&A: Legislation on Food Plant Maintenance Issues
MRO Q&A is a Food Processing series addressing maintenance, repair and operational issues in food plants.

More Variety Means More Efficiencies for Confectionery Manufacturers
Sanitary pumps and other clean in place equipment are the key components to modern candy-making.

Designing Desirable Whey Proteins
From heart health to great tasting zero-fat ice cream, new whey protein ingredients find a role.

Consumers Face Barriers To Choosing Healthier Options When Eating Out
Unilever Food Solutions' latest World Menu Report finds what people want to eat more often than not wins over what they think they should eat.

Global Flavors Are Capturing Imaginations And Driving Sales
Authentic spices are the key as even the most mainstream food companies try out bold new ethnic offerings.

FDA Assesses its FSMA Progress
Deputy Commissioner for Foods outlines accomplishments, to-do list.

Potassium Chloride Improves its Aftertaste
While vendors tweak the sodium replacer, other mineral salts jockey for position.