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Photo of the Day: Packaging Company's Growth Skyrockets
May 23, 2013 8:00 am | News | Comments
GSC Packaging was named the fastest growing private company in metro Atlanta, with 3,265 percent growth. GSC Packaging, a nationwide provider of turnkey contract packaging solutions, earned the number one spot in the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2013 Pacesetter Awards, which recognize Atlanta’s 100 fastest-growing private companies.
German Company Opening NY Yogurt Plant
May 23, 2013 9:45 am | News | Comments
A second yogurt plant is about to open in a Genesee County business park. Sen. Charles Schumer...
Magic Hat Sues Brewer Over Logo
May 23, 2013 9:41 am | News | Comments
Magic Hat Brewing is suing a Kentucky brewery over the company's corporate logo, which it says...
Senate Rejects Bid to Let States Run Food Stamps
May 23, 2013 9:38 am | by MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press | News | Comments
A proposal by Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla., to a wide-ranging farm bill would have converted the...
Daily Sound Bite: Food Stamp Administration to Remain Federal
May 23, 2013 12:47 pm | News | CommentsThe senate has rejected an attempt by Republican lawmakers to move the administration of food stamp benefits under the SNAP program to the states. Opponents of the measure cited fears that individual states would impose restrictions on benefits including eliminating those with criminal records from the program.
Bitters: Move Beyond Cocktails to Baking Industry
May 23, 2013 12:41 pm | by Megan Cole, The Canadian Press | News | CommentsAt Victoria Spirits, where they make a line of three bitters — orange, black pepper and rosemary grapefruit — they use the redistilled tails of their gin distillation combined with botanicals to give each of the three varieties their distinct flavor.
New Zealand Resumes Meat Exports to China
May 23, 2013 12:38 pm | News | CommentsNew Zealand's Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy said Thursday exports of frozen lamb, beef and mutton to China should resume next week after a paperwork problem resulted in hundreds of tons of meat getting stranded at Chinese docks.
Hormel Foods 2Q Profit Falls, Misses Expectations
May 23, 2013 12:36 pm | News | CommentsHormel Foods' fiscal second-quarter net income fell 2 percent as it dealt with one-time costs related to its acquisition of the Skippy peanut butter brand, higher grain costs and weaker turkey prices. Its quarterly performance missed Wall Street's expectations.
Senate Rejects GMO Labeling Amendment to Farm Bill
May 23, 2013 12:35 pm | by MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly rejected an amendment that would allow states to require labeling of genetically modified foods.Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt, said his amendment was an attempt to clarify that states can require the labels.
Dutch Meat Processor Arrested in Horse Meat Probe
May 23, 2013 12:33 pm | by MIKE CORDER, Associated Press | News | CommentsInvestigators from the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority on Thursday arrested the director of a meat-processing and wholesale company whose business is at the center of an investigation into undeclared mixing of horse meat with beef.
Consumer Trends: How Gen Y Shops
May 23, 2013 12:00 pm | News | CommentsDespite being far more tech-savvy than previous generations, Generation Y, the 80-million strong cohort of Americans between the ages of 18 and 35, has not forsaken shopping in stores for online purchasing — as long as retailers keep their offerings "fresh" and interesting, says a new report from the Urban Land Institute (ULI).
Wine Aged in Charleston Harbor Recovered
May 23, 2013 9:49 am | by BRUCE SMITH, Associated Press | News | CommentsA California winery on Tuesday recovered four cases of Cabernet Sauvignon that were submerged in Charleston Harbor three months ago in the first phase of an experiment to determine the effect of ocean aging on wine. Divers recovered four yellow steel cages containing the wine that was put in 60 feet of water back in February by the Mira Winery of St. Helena, Calif.
Flowers Foods Approves Stock Split, Hikes Dividend
May 23, 2013 9:47 am | News | CommentsFlowers Foods on Wednesday approved a three-for-two stock split and hiked its dividend. After the split, shareholders of the maker of Tastykake will own three shares for every two shares they held. The dividend will be 11.25 cents per share on a quarterly basis or 45 cents per share on an annualized basis.
Safety Release Valve
May 23, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsThe SV418 bronze safety relief valve is designed for liquid, steam, air and gas services. Engineered for rugged industrial use, this unit is rated to ASME and National Board Certified standards for Section VIII service: ASME Section VIII to 750 psi for Liquid, Air and Gas and 300 PSI for Steam.
Coating System for Panned Confections
May 23, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsThe TicaPAN Coating System was developed to provide a solution for the sometimes unstable gum arabic market.
Slide Gate Valve
May 23, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsThe SD-P Slide Gate Valve includes a robust, complete shut-off solution ideal for powders, granules and pellets.
Assess Your Technology Ladder When Addressing Burn Risk
May 22, 2013 5:04 pm | by Scott Brooksby, Olson Brooksby PC | Articles | CommentsThe danger of serious burns in any manufacturing environment often are misunderstood or underappreciated — as are the staggering human and economic costs. With a single bad burn, a worker can be scarred for life, and manufacturers or insurers may be exposed to tens of millions of dollars in worker’s compensation payments, settlements or verdicts.
3D Food Printing on the Horizon
May 22, 2013 4:53 pm | Videos | CommentsSystems and Materials Research Corporation (SMRC) in Austin, Tex., is working with a $125,000 grant from NASA to build a 3D food printing prototype. This video demonstrates the company's first trial, printing chocolate on a flat cookie.
Challenging Lighting Environments
May 22, 2013 4:45 pm | by Rob Bresnahan, Larson Electronics LLC | Articles | CommentsNot all operating environments are the same. Differences in humidity, wetness, and temperature ranges, the presence of corrosives, and the presence of flammable or explosive gases and vapors can pose a serious challenge for electrical lighting.
Consumer Trends: The Facts About Honey
May 22, 2013 12:00 pm | News | CommentsIn a 2013 Attitude and Usage (A&U) study, the NHB learned that when purchasing honey, consumers prefer for honey to be brilliantly clear and golden. Consumers also responded that they are increasingly likely to prefer honey that has pollen grains filtered out. The fact is, whether there is pollen in honey or not, it's still honey.
Texas Schools Soda Ban Advances
May 22, 2013 11:44 am | by MICHAEL BRICK, Associated Press | News | CommentsSeeking to help the state's youngest students develop nutritious habits, Texas lawmakers on Tuesday approved banning the sale of sugary drinks in public elementary and junior high schools. The bill would limit beverage choices to water, low-fat milk and pure juice.
Meatpacker Bids on Nebraska Land
May 22, 2013 10:24 am | News | CommentsScottsbluff leaders are considering a proposal in which they would sell 43 acres of city land to Future Food Energy LLC for $10,000 per acre. The company intends to begin construction of a meatpacking plant in the western Nebraska community.
Evian Giving Its Water Bottle a Makeover
May 22, 2013 10:20 am | by CANDICE CHOI, AP Food Industry Writer | News | CommentsEvian is giving itself a facelift to keep up with its sleek, young competitors on store shelves. The water company is unveiling a new bottle for the first time in 14 years as it looks to reinvigorate its image and win back market share in the premium water category.
Escaped Goat Bound for Slaughter Snarls N.J. Traffic
May 22, 2013 10:07 am | by SAMANTHA HENRY, Associated Press | News | CommentsA goat believed to have escaped en route to a slaughterhouse snarled the morning commute along one of the busiest roadways in northern New Jersey on Tuesday, leading police on a nearly two-hour chase, jumping back and forth over a central divider along the Pulaski Skyway.
