Photo of the Day: Star Wars M&M's Released for 'May the 4th'
April 16, 2014 9:53 am | News | CommentsTo celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4, MY M&M'S is unveiling Star Wars-themed chocolate candies. Fans can join the chocolate 'm'pire with special blends of M&M'S with well-known Star Wars phrases and characters like Darth Vader and Yoda.
MY M&M's Rolls Out Star Wars-Themed Candy for 'May the 4th'
April 16, 2014 9:48 am | News | CommentsTo celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4, MY M&M'S is unveiling Star Wars-themed chocolate candies. Fans can join the chocolate 'm'pire with special blends of M&M'S with well-known Star Wars phrases and characters like Darth Vader and Yoda.
Q&A: What You Don’t Know About R&D Tax Credits
April 16, 2014 8:00 am | by Jon Minnick, Associate Editor, Manufacturing Business Technology | Articles | CommentsOur sister publication, Manufacturing Business Technology, took a moment to ask Michael Devereux II, CPA — director of Manufacturing & Distribution Services for Mueller Prost PC and a speaker at the upcoming Distribution and Manufacturing Profitability Forum — to clarify some of the details surrounding R&D tax credits.
Former Taco Bell Interns: We Invented the Doritos Locos Taco
April 16, 2014 8:00 am | by ABC News | Videos | CommentsThe Doritos Locos Taco has gained notoriety as one of Taco Bell's most popular fast food items. Now former advertising interns for Taco Bell claim that they conjured the idea for a Doritos taco during an ad competition that took place in 1995.
Cartridge Magnets
April 16, 2014 1:00 am | by Lindsey Jahn, Associate Editor | Product Releases | CommentsEriez® Cartridge Magnets, also referred to as Bullet Magnets, easily and efficiently remove tramp iron from dry, free-flowing materials in vertical pipelines.
Nickel-Clad Tubing
April 16, 2014 1:00 am | by Lindsey Jahn, Associate Editor | Product Releases | CommentsCompany's nickel-clad tubing is available with fused silca (FS) tubing, PEEK® tubing and polyimide-coated fused silica tubing.
Stainless Steel Mobilized Storage System
April 16, 2014 1:00 am | by Lindsey Jahn, Associate Editor | Product Releases | CommentsThe ActivRAC® 7M-SS (Stainless Steel) mobilized storage system is designed to meet the increasing demand for more storage capacity in clean room or corrosive environments.
Wash. Company Recalls 83K Pounds of Egg Products
April 15, 2014 12:22 pm | News | CommentsNutrion LLC, based in Lacey, Wash., is recalling an additional 82,884 pounds of processed egg products that may be contaminated with salmonella. The majority of the product included in this expansion was originally identified in a public health alert issued on March 26.
Adhesives and Sealants: Your Secret Maintenance Weapons
April 15, 2014 12:00 pm | by Tia Nowack, Associate Editor, @TalesFromTia | Articles | CommentsWhen applied correctly, adhesives and sealants can improve equipment reliability, lower operating costs and save large amounts of time and money. To ensure you’re using these products correctly, it’s important to understand the differences in various adhesives.
Consumer Trends: Rice Boosts Diet Quality, Improves Health Markers
April 15, 2014 12:00 pm | News | CommentsNew research shows that consumers can improve their diets simply by eating rice as part of their daily meals. The study analyzed National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey datasets and evaluated the association of rice consumption with overall diet quality.
Coca-Cola Sells More Drinks But Soda Sales Slide
April 15, 2014 11:55 am | by CANDICE CHOI, AP Food Industry Writer | News | CommentsCoca-Cola sold more drinks in the first quarter, but it wasn't because of soda. The world's biggest beverage maker said Tuesday that its global volume for soda fell for first time in at least a decade. The drop was offset by stronger sales of non-carbonated drinks.
U.S. Consumer Prices Inch Higher
April 15, 2014 11:50 am | by JOSH BOAK, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsLower U.S. gasoline prices kept consumer inflation in check last month, helping to offset higher costs for food and clothing. Food prices jumped 0.4 percent, led by increases in eggs, milk, butter, oranges, pork chops, ground beef and poultry.
Whitefish Shortage Wreaks Havoc on Passover Plans
April 15, 2014 11:47 am | by JOHN FLESHER, Associated Press | News | CommentsA shortage of whitefish in the Great Lakes region resulting partly from the winter deep freeze is coming at an inconvenient time for Jewish families: the Passover holiday, when demand is high because it's a key ingredient in the traditional recipe for gefilte fish.
'Innovations in Food Safety & Processing' Seminars Set for April
April 15, 2014 11:41 am | News | CommentsCoperion K-Tron, in collaboration with Eriez, ROTEX and Coperion, announce the joint presentation of complimentary food processing seminars, “Innovations in Food Safety & Processing," to be held on April 22 in Rosemont, Ill., and on April 24 in Kansas City, Mo.
AMI Awards Meat and Poultry Plants for Environmental Practices
April 15, 2014 10:09 am | News | CommentsThe American Meat Institute (AMI) presented 119 plants with Environmental Recognition awards during its 2014 Conference on Worker Safety, Human Resources and the Environment. This year, 40 plants received the highest level Tier Four awards.
Nestle 1Q Sales Climb amid Deflation in Europe
April 15, 2014 10:06 am | News | CommentsNestle SA says sales rose 4.2 percent in the first quarter compared with a year ago despite deflationary pressures in Europe. The company said sales of $23.7 billion were held back by a strong franc and by a flat retail environment keeping prices down in Europe.
Voodoo Doll Study: Snacks May Help Prevent ‘Hangry’ Spouses
April 15, 2014 10:02 am | by SETH BORENSTEIN, AP Science Writer | News | CommentsA quick candy bar could prevent major fights between husbands and wives, at least if a new study that used voodoo dolls is right. That's because low blood sugar can make spouses "hangry," a combination of hungry and angry, said Ohio State University psychology researcher Brad Bushman.
Photos of the Day: Japan Whaling Supporters Plan to Continue Hunts
April 15, 2014 9:56 am | News | CommentsHundreds of pro-whaling Japanese officials, lawmakers and lobby group members on Tuesday gathered at a meeting and vowed to continue whale hunts despite an international court ruling that brought Japan's Antarctic whaling program to an abrupt halt.
Japan Pro-Whaling Contingent Vows to Continue Hunts
April 15, 2014 9:51 am | News | CommentsHundreds of pro-whaling Japanese officials, lawmakers and lobby group members on Tuesday gathered at a meeting and vowed to continue whale hunts despite an international court ruling that brought Japan's Antarctic whaling program to an abrupt halt.
Is That Bag of Chips Half Full or Half Empty?
April 15, 2014 8:00 am | by Mike Kuebler, Technical Director, Smithers Pira Testing Laboratory, @michaelkuebler | Articles | CommentsDistribution testing of packaged products can deliver material-efficient design with assured product protection, which are essential elements of any approach to sustainability. Testing food products through the supply chain before a product arrives on the shelf can save manufacturers both time and money.
