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Advancements In Servo Technology Drive Efficiency Gains In Food Processing
Induction motors are power-supply workhorses, but the most significant efficiency gains are occurring with servo motors and drives.

Food Funnies: You Write the Cartoon Caption - May 2013
Write the winning caption for our May 2013 cartoon and be loved and honored by all.

New Food and Beverage Rollout: May 2013
Our May 2013 new food and beverage rollout highlights fun and tasty products just in time for summer fun.

Dairy Processing Equipment Transitions from Tanks to Technology
Stainless steel tanks and kettles are synonymous with dairy manufacturing, but the long-term trend is toward continuous processes that don't require the tools of batch.

Pouch Packaging Energizes Retail Purchases for Consumers
Pouches continue to be the 'it' package for food processors and a growing number of beverage companies.

Five New Technologies for Inspection
Lab testing will always be the gold standard in food inspection, but rising throughput rates are leading to more quality assurance at the point of production.

Food Biz Kids: Mamma Chia - Chia Squeeze
Chia seeds plus fruit and vegetables create a smoothie in a squeeze pouch – with 1,200mg of omega-3s.

2013 R&D Survey: New Products Are A Top Priority in 2013
Our 42nd annual R&D Survey reveals new products as a top priority for food manufacturers in 2013 -- one more indication companies are ready to resume aggressive growth.

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.

Consumers Liven Up Dishes with New Sauces and Marinades
Barbecue sauces, cooking sauces and marinades offer culinary arts in a bottle, and they can do so without wrecking the ingredient list.

Top-selling new products of 2012: IRI Reveals Annual New Product Pacesetters
The product analyst group finds consumer-centric innovation is driving revenue growth for CPG marketers.

Editor's Plate: Swinging for the Fences
Three measures that new product development is alive and well.

Honey Gaining in Sweetener Popularity for Many Food Manufacturers
Honey is a do for manufacturers looking to create flavorful, all-natural alternatives to sugar-sweetened foods and beverages.

Natural Colors Outsell Synthetic Ones
Mintel-Leatherhead joint research shows the scales tipped in 2011.

Despite Innovations, Food Manufacturers Still Rely on Past-Generation Sweeteners
Acesulfame potatssium, aspartame, sucralose still rule the sweetener roost.