Mondelez CEO Toys with Kosher Cadbury Eggs Idea
April 3, 2014 1:48 pm | by CANDICE CHOI, AP Food Industry Writer | News | CommentsIrene Rosenfeld, the CEO of Cadbury owner Mondelez discussed the possibility of kosher Cadbury Eggs as she addressed the Convention of Central Conference of American Rabbis. Rosenfield detailed Kraft's 2009 takeover of Cadbury before Mondelez was split off.
Neb. Brewers, Farmers Contest FDA's Spent Grain Proposal
April 3, 2014 1:14 pm | News | CommentsThe mutually beneficial practice of brewers selling their spent grains to farmers for livestock feed is under scrutiny as the Food and Drug Administration ponders rules that would require the grain to be packaged before sale or sent to a landfill.
Celebrity Chef Denied Entry into U.S.
April 3, 2014 12:38 pm | by JILL LAWLESS and JIM HIRSCH, Associated Press | News | CommentsCelebrity Chef Nigella Lawson has been prevented from boarding a plane from London to the United States, according to the U.S. Embassy there. While no official reason for denial of entry was given, there are several speculations involving Lawson's lifestyle.
Yum! and KFC to Train with Google Glass
April 3, 2014 12:28 pm | by Steve Fowler, Interapt | News | CommentsGoogle Glass is getting its foot in the door with restaurants as Yum! Brands, Inc. and KFC parnter with Interapt to develop employee training featuring the wearable technology. The Vision 2020 platform aims to improve employees' proficiency with hands-free tech.
Antibiotics and Pigs’ Blood: You Are What What You Eat Eats
April 3, 2014 12:00 pm | by Holly Henschen, Editor, @foodmfged | Blogs | CommentsDespite the title, I’m not blogging after too many drinks or while performing some satanic ritual. What I mean to say is: If you are what you eat, then you are also what your food gets its nourishment from. Two recent cases might quell your appetite.
Consumer Trends: Diners Become Nutritionally Aware
April 3, 2014 12:00 pm | News | CommentsAs today's consumers seek healthier menu options, health has grown beyond a fad and into a lifestyle. Technomic says that restaurants can capitalize on this increasing nutrition awareness, but notes that menu terms like "gluten-free," "local" and "natural" are rarely used.
Texas Distillers Dip into Salty Vodkas
April 3, 2014 10:21 am | News | CommentsThe Lone Star State is a surprising hotbed for the distillation of vodka and other spirits. During the 247th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, researchers detailed the burgeoning industry for liquor in a grandiose region.
GMO Salmon Caught in FDA Delay
April 3, 2014 10:12 am | by MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press | News | CommentsGenetically modified salmon are the first GMO animals eligible for human consumption. The fast-growing fish have been caught in a net of delay for four years as the Food and Drug Admnistration stalls in deciding whether it will approve the fish for sale.
Female Brewers Make Their Mark in N. Carolina
April 3, 2014 10:01 am | by TONY KISS, Asheville Citizen-Times | News | CommentsWomen are joining the ranks of craft brewers in North Carolina. Nationally, more than 2 million jobs are supported by beer, according to the Brewers Institute trade group. Traditionally, beer has been targeted toward men, but now more ladies are sipping pints.
White House Garden Sprouts National Health Discussion
April 3, 2014 9:48 am | News | CommentsFirst Lady Michelle Obama's White House vegetable garden is more diverse this spring with a new grain variety and fruit tree and an emphasis on pollination. The garden was initiated in 2009 to encourage the national discussion about healthier eating and living.
Ala. Poultry Plant Announces Layoffs
April 3, 2014 9:36 am | News | CommentsPoultry slaughtered at Wayne Farms LLC's Dothan plant will be sent to AlaTrade in Phenix City, company officials said. The deboning lines at the Dothan plant will no longer be necessary, and 560 employees are expected to be laid off by June 8.
Photos of the Day: Maple Syrup Goes High-Tech
April 3, 2014 8:00 am | News | CommentsMaple syrup production has come a long way, but even high-tech operations have had to rely on old-fashioned foot patrols to fix a common problem — leaks. But now sugar-makers are harnessing new wireless monitoring technology to keep the precious sap flowing.
Maple Syrup Makers Tap Wireless Monitoring Technology
April 3, 2014 8:00 am | by HOLLY RAMER and LISA RATHKE, Associated Press | News | CommentsMaple syrup production has come a long way from metal buckets hung on trees, but even high-tech operations have had to rely on old-fashioned foot patrols to fix a common problem — leaks. But now sugar-makers are harnessing new wireless monitoring technology to keep the precious sap flowing.
Climate Change Impacts Global Food Supply
April 3, 2014 8:00 am | by CBS News | Videos | CommentsThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says that global crop yields and extreme weather damage already are being impacted by climate change. The report's lead author, Michael Oppenheimer of Princeton University, speaks with CBS News.
Q&A: Prepping for FSMA Whistleblower Provisions
April 3, 2014 8:00 am | by Lindsey Jahn, Associate Editor | Articles | CommentsOSHA is considering comments on its proposed procedures for handling whistleblower provisions provided by the Food Safety Modernization Act. Attorney Jonathan Secrest spoke to Food Manufacturing about the new procedures and how food companies can prepare for the inevitability of more whistleblower claims.
Motor Brake
April 3, 2014 1:00 am | by Lindsey Jahn, Associate Editor | Product Releases | CommentsMagnaShear™ motor breaks employ oil shear technology for long-service life in applications like the frequent start/stop cycles seen on conveyors, cranes and other material handling equipment.
XRF Spectrometer for Milk Powder Analysis
April 3, 2014 1:00 am | by Lindsey Jahn, Associate Editor | Product Releases | CommentsEpsilon 1 X-ray fluorescence (XRF) benchtop spectrometer is designed for the analysis of milk powder.
Drive for Air Compressors
April 3, 2014 1:00 am | by Lindsey Jahn, Associate Editor | Product Releases | CommentsCompany has introduced new drive technology for oil-injected screw compressors with variable speed drive in the 50-125 hp range.
Calif. Company Buys Failed Northern Beef Packers Plant
April 2, 2014 1:08 pm | News | CommentsThe San Francisco-based company bought Northern Beef Packers and its assets in a deal that was mandated to close Friday. Northern Beef filed for bankruptcy, but a judge ruled that the company could be put of for sale in an eleventh-hour decision.
ISM: March Manufacturing Springs Into Production
April 2, 2014 12:53 pm | by By Jon Minnick, Associate Editor, Manufacturing Business Technology | News | CommentsManufacturing expanded in March as the PMI registered 53.7 percent, an increase of 0.5 percentage points, compared to February’s reading of 53.2 percent. A reading above 50 percent indicates that the manufacturing economy is generally expanding.
