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Czech Whisky Succeeds in Communist Market
April 30, 2013 9:47 am | by KAREL JANICEK,Associated Press | News | CommentsDemand for Hammer Head has been solid around the globe, but Vaclav Sitner, a member of the team tasked with creating a premium whisky, would not reveal how much was made and how much is still available. He would only said if the current sales remain at the same level of 10,000 - 15,000 bottles a year, it is expected to be sold out in five to seven years.
Food Defense Strategies: Four Ways to Proactively Protect Your Brand
April 30, 2013 9:45 am | by TycoIS | White PapersFour Ways to Proactively Protect Your Brand The Four A's of food defense — Assess, Access, Alert and Audit are the core components of a proactive food defense program that delivers the actionable intelligence to help food companies and suppliers implement the preventive controls necessary to protect their valued brand.
Hostess Opening Bakeries in Indiana and Illinois
April 30, 2013 9:44 am | News | CommentsHostess Brands LLC said Monday that it will open bakeries in Indiana and Illinois, following announcements last week that it will reopen bakeries in Georgia and Kansas in its effort to bring back some of its snack brands. The predecessor to Hostess Brands filed for bankruptcy protection in 2012 after years of turmoil and later decided to go out of business after a nationwide strike crippled its operations.
FDA Investigating Added Caffeine in Foods
April 30, 2013 9:41 am | by MARY CLARE JALONICK,Associated Press | News | CommentsLooking for a new way to get that jolt of caffeine energy? Food companies are betting snacks like potato chips, jelly beans and gum with a caffeinated kick could be just the answer. The Food and Drug Administration is closely watching the marketing of these foods and wants to know more about their safety.
Photo of the Day: Communist Whisky Rises to Excellence
April 30, 2013 9:38 am | News | CommentsIn this Monday, April 8, 2013 photo Eva Brozovska labels bottles with single malt "Hammer Head" whisky in a distillery in Pradlo, Czech Republic. The "Hammer Head" whisky made in communist Czechoslovakia matured in oak barrels for more than 20 years to reach surprisingly good quality before hitting the market.
Daily Sound Bite: Saving the Bees
April 30, 2013 8:12 am | News | CommentsMuch attention has been paid to colony collapse disorder over the past several years as bee populations have plummeted. The pollination provided by bees is crucial to plant growth, and the EU has voted to restrict the use of certain pesticides in an attempt to curb colony collapse.
Europe Rethinks Food Safety After Horsemeat Scandal
April 30, 2013 8:12 am | by Euronews | Videos | CommentsThe Director General of the European Consumers' Organisation discusses food safety and consumer retail fraud in the wake of the horsemeat labeling scandal. She reminds consumers to be vigilant regarding food safety, especially at a time when food processors may be lowering food safety standards as a way to cope with the economic crisis in Europe.
5S Your Digital Workspace, Carefully
April 30, 2013 8:12 am | by Alan Nicol, Executive Member, AlanNicolSolutions | Articles | CommentsThe Lean tool known as “5S” was conceived and developed in a manufacturing environment.It is a very effective tool at eliminating some of the most senseless and aggravating sources of wasted time and energy.Most commonly, it stops the wasted effort of searching for stuff that we need right now.
Ultra-Compact Intelligent Drives
April 30, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsThe iPOS3602 BX-CAN and iPOS3604 BX-CAN drives are based on the IPOS family design concept of closed frame intelligent drives.
Flexible Flat Cables
April 30, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsHighly Flexible Flat Cables are designed for food manufacturing machinery applications, where long term reliability is critical and down time is not an option.
Explosion Proof Vacuum
April 30, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsCompany has expanded its explosion proof vacuum family with the DS2-EX Series.
Mid-Market Execs Anticipate Growth But Cite Gov’t Roadblocks
April 29, 2013 12:46 pm | News | CommentsAfter sustained economic turmoil, mid-market executives have a stronger footing and are taking the necessary steps to make the sector an engine for growth in the next year. However, while optimistic about their own growth, according to findings in Deloitte's "Mid-market perspectives: 2013 report on America's economic engine," they have lower expectations for U.S. economic growth.
Beer Sales Debate Heats Up in Pa.
April 29, 2013 12:44 pm | by MARC LEVY,Associated Press | News | CommentsWhere you can buy beer in Pennsylvania will be the subject of debate in the coming weeks in the state Senate, pitting profit-seeking businesses against one another and perhaps even against beer drinkers' wishes. What do beer drinkers want? In Harrisburg, that story line is being told by a variety of businesses in the context of what lines up neatly with their would-be profits.
Animal Advocates Oppose Feinstein’s Egg Bill
April 29, 2013 12:42 pm | News | CommentsSenator Feinstein's measure would codify a controversial deal between the United Egg Producers (UEP) — the egg industry trade association recently sued for an alleged price-fixing scheme — and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), which is now endorsing the exact same egg factory cages it previously opposed.
Skinnygirl To Add More Food Products
April 29, 2013 12:39 pm | by ALICIA RANCILIO,Associated Press | News | CommentsBethenny Frankel plans to expand her Skinnygirl line of wine and spirits and power bars to include more food products. She has added what she calls "The New Girls" to her popular line of ready-to-serve drinks, including Moscato, White Cherry Vodka, Mojito and Sweet 'n Tart Grapefruit Margarita.
EU Plans To Restrict Pesticide Use To Protect Bees
April 29, 2013 12:35 pm | by RAF CASERT,Associated Press | News | CommentsThe European Union plans to restrict the use of three pesticides to better protect dwindling bee populations. The announcement Monday was cheered by environmentalists, disappointed chemical companies and came after the bloc's 27 nations failed to agree on a common stand.
Consumer Trends: Preparing for Dairy Month
April 29, 2013 12:07 pm | News | CommentsThe National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association will provide a national platform to promote June Dairy Month. June Dairy Month will have added promotional power this year as NFRA and their agency, Edelman, have developed a PR program for refrigerated dairy that will be launching in May. The program will build upon and reinforce the category’s strengths, while igniting a healthy new passion for refrigerated dairy.
Daily Sound Bite: Canada Considers Irradiation for Beef
April 29, 2013 11:31 am | News | CommentsThe Canadian Cattlemen's Association is petitioning for government approval of irradiation as a tool against E. Coli in meat products. The petition is not a new one — the group sought approval 15 years ago but was rebuffed over public concerns.
The Dirty Dozen: Finding & Fixing Company Culture
April 29, 2013 10:15 am | by Steven Shaffer, President, Shaffer Consulting | Articles | CommentsAs we grow up, we often get wonderful gifts from mom and dad. Gifts such as intelligence, passion, communication and leadership skills. We also get gifts from different mentors, which can complement the ones from our parents. As adults, business leaders bring these childhood gifts to the companies they lead.
Americans Felt More Secure in Jobs in 2012
April 29, 2013 9:44 am | by CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER,AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsConfidence in the U.S. job market has rebounded to roughly a normal level from its record low after the Great Recession, a trend that could help boost the economy. Americans increasingly feel they could find a new job if necessary, according to the results of the 2012 General Social Survey, a long-standing poll of public opinion.
