Blogs
How Coca-Cola Brought Santa To Life
December 16, 2011 12:31 pm | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsMuch of the Christmas season revolves around the jolly man in the red suit, but how did he become so popular? It turns out that Coca-Cola, famous for its Santa cans, had a huge part in developing the modern St. …
Texas Oysters Doomed By Disasters
December 14, 2011 11:29 am | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsA USA Today article covered the ever struggling Texas oyster industry, which has been decimated by one disaster after another, including Hurricane Ike in 2008, last year’s BP oil spill and the recent bloom of toxic algae. A monster drought …
Ready For The Post-Incandescent Plant? (Part II)
December 13, 2011 11:22 am | by Joel Hans, Associate Editor, IMPO | CommentsThe first installment of “Ready For The Post-Incandescent Plant?” describes the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 and its implications for manufacturers. The Pay-Off Just how quickly can a new lighting system pay …
Ready For The Post-Incandescent Plant?
December 12, 2011 11:03 am | by Joel Hans, Associate Editor, IMPO | CommentsThe much-debated “phase-out” of incandescent light bulbs has struck a nerve with consumers and manufacturers alike recently, but the process began long ago, when the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 was passed …
Are You Prepared?
December 5, 2011 2:39 pm | by Rachel Leisemann Immel, Associate Editor, IMPO | CommentsEvery fall, I try to get in a horrible zombie movie. During the movie, the characters are never prepared, and are always without a shotgun, a chainsaw, and an Oldsmobile Delta-88 with which to …
Is Your Favorite Seasonal Food On The Naughty List?
December 1, 2011 11:02 am | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsHuffington Post recently released it’s ‘Naughty & Nice’ list of this year’s seasonal restaurant items, which includes everything from a gingerbread martini to red velvet hot chocolate. While some of these concoctions look rather tasty, some should go straight to …
Giving Packaging A Clean Bill Of Health
November 30, 2011 11:32 am | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsHealth foods have become a booming business, but nutrition experts say food companies should take care, lest their products be viewed as more hype than wholesome. A recent study indicates that selling “better-for-you” foods and beverages …
The $100,000 Haircut
November 22, 2011 12:31 pm | by Anna Wells, Executive Editor, IMPO | Comments“Justin Bieber’s haircut cost me $100,000!” And I thought my haircuts were expensive, which is why the above headline jumped out at me from CNN.com. Much to my surprise (and despite its odd keywords), the …
Cheese Not So Bad For Cholesterol, After All
November 21, 2011 11:31 am | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsNew research released by Danish scientists, and sponsored by the Danish dairy industry, has found that cheese and butter affect LDL (bad) cholesterol levels differently. The study tested 50 people over several months, with some consuming butter and others cheese. …
Sour Candy Is Almost As Bad For Teeth As Battery Acid
November 18, 2011 12:03 pm | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsA report by Northwest Dentistry says sucking on sour candy can be nearly as bad for your teeth as consuming battery acid. Teeth start losing enamel at pH 4, and many sour candies have a pH of 3 or less. …
The Latest Feast Trends: Piglet-Shaped Pork, Turkey-Shaped Breasts
November 17, 2011 12:14 pm | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsThe Consumerist recently reported about a pork roast shaped like a piglet, and it turns out the same company that produces the molded pork also makes turkey breast molded into the shape of a whole turkey. So if you’re looking …
‘Cheese Lady’ Creates Delicious Art
November 15, 2011 11:44 am | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsSarah Kaufmann, also known as “the Cheese Lady,” makes her living sculpting cheese. This has been her full-time job for the last three years, and she has carved cheese creations for weddings, Super Bowl parties, corporate groups and dairy associations. …
Customs Officials Seize Marijuana Hidden In Watermelons
November 11, 2011 12:46 pm | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsAn Arizona ABC affiliate reported that Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly 3,000 pounds of marijuana, worth about $1.5 million, hidden in a shipment of watermelons. A man attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border with the shipment was referred …
Caffeinated Jerky: The Latest Military Technology
November 10, 2011 12:34 pm | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsThe Washington Post is reporting that military food scientists have developed their own version of caffeinated jerky, which contains about the same amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee. The technologists are also creating foods with supplements like omega …
Study: School Soda Bans Don’t Lower Consumption
November 8, 2011 11:29 am | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsA new study has found that banning soda in schools has little impact on the amount of sugary drinks middle school students consume at school. First of all, most of these bans only cover soda — not other sugary drinks …
The Daily Show Investigates Hot Dog Safety
November 7, 2011 12:35 pm | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsThe Daily Show recently looked at the danger of hot dogs to public safety by interviewing National Hot Dog and Sausage Council President Janet Riley. Riley defended the safety of the hot dog against claims by a doctors’ group. “While …
Who Would You Hire?
November 2, 2011 2:10 pm | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsJoel Hans, Managing Editor, Manufacturing.net Recently, I saw a burst of news on the issue of “long-term unemployment” in America. A frightening large number of people have been unable to find jobs for a year or more, which creates of …
Tasting Tomatoes With A ‘Magnetic Tongue’
October 31, 2011 11:41 am | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsGizmodo reported that researchers at the University of Copenhagen have come up with a “magnetic tongue” that could be used by food processors to “taste” the flavor of tomatoes during the canning process. The scientists said they were able to …
Freaky Friday- October 2011
October 28, 2011 2:08 pm | by Krystal Gabert, Editor | CommentsKrystal Gabert, Editor After a summer hiatus, Freaky Friday has returned. On the last Friday of each month, Food Manufacturing looks back at the most surprising or unusual food-related stories of the month. Here are our top picks for October: …
Consumers Prefer Necco’s Artificial Ingredients
October 27, 2011 12:09 pm | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsNatural food ingredients have become increasingly popular over the years, but when Necco Wafers began using natural flavors and colors in 2009, its customers quickly complained about the new product. Customers were put off by the new colors of the …
