Plant Operations
Waterproof Leather Boots
May 23, 2012 8:49 am | Products | CommentsThe TIMBERLAND PRO® HELIX 85594 features premium waterproof leather with a waterproof membrane for extreme abrasion resistance and dry feet. Anti-fatigue technology offers all-day standing comfort, leg and back support, and superior shock absorption.
Physical Contaminants And Hazards In Food
May 22, 2012 12:32 pm | Videos | CommentsFood safety concerns fall into three categories: Biological, chemical and physical hazards. Most manufacturers agree that physical hazards are impossible to eliminate, which is why product inspection equipment, such as an x-ray inspection system, or a metal detector is needed.
Under the Regulatory Microscope
May 22, 2012 10:02 am | by Damien Canac, Global Marketing Manager, Food & Beverages, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics | Articles | CommentsRecent global economic challenges have caused most manufacturing sectors to focus heavily on maximizing cost-efficiency; however, leading food and beverage processors have more pressing concerns. What could be more important than the bottom line? In a word: safety.
Metal Detectable Gloves
May 22, 2012 9:25 am | Products | CommentsDetectamet™ metal detectable disposable gloves feature a highly-visible blue color which can be detected as a whole or if pieces fall into product in the electromagnetic range of 50 Khz – 1 Mhz.
The Cause of Success
May 21, 2012 1:35 pm | by Karin Linder, Founder & Owner, Karico Performance Solutions | Articles | CommentsHow easy would it be for you to define the cause of success? Well, I guess first we would have to define what success is and, obviously, success means different things to different people.
Top 10: How To Choose A Contract Manufacturing Partner
May 21, 2012 9:38 am | by Product Design & Development | Articles | CommentsProduct Design & Development has compiled a list of the top 10 tips manufacturers should consider when choosing a contract manufacturer to build custom equipment.
Sealed Eyewear
May 21, 2012 9:09 am | Products | CommentsUvex Seismic Sealed Eyewear features two new lens tints. Delivering protection against impact, wind, dust and debris, the product is an ideal for dirty, high-particulate work areas.
Horse Advocates Press For Fines On NM Slaughterhouse
May 21, 2012 8:11 am | News | CommentsA Colorado-based horse advocacy group says a New Mexico company seeking to become the nation's first slaughterhouse for horses since 2007 should face fines for violating laws on waste disposal, having just recently hauled 400 tons of composted cattle parts from its property after two years of prodding by the state Environment Department.
Saputo Cheese Plant Gets New Life As Smokehouse
May 21, 2012 8:06 am | News | CommentsA Vermont cheese-making plant that closed down after a fire four years ago is getting new life with two new businesses that are opening in its place. A ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday marked the grand opening for Vermont Smoke and Cure and Green Mountain Organic Creamery at the site of the former Saputo Cheese plant in Hinesburg.
Campbell's 3Q Net Income Slipped
May 21, 2012 8:02 am | News | CommentsCampbell Soup Co. says its net income slipped by 5 percent in its fiscal third quarter because of higher costs and sluggish sales.
Food Processing Uniforms
May 18, 2012 8:36 am | Products | CommentsThe Total HACCP Solution includes a proprietary set of strict Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures and specialized wash formulas.
Mini Temperature Transmitter
May 18, 2012 8:24 am | Products | CommentsThe EXCLUSIVE TX-M12 series of temperature transmitters is an innovative new range (-200 to 850°C and -328 to 1862°F) offering improved performance over conventional in-head devices.
Judge Rejects Hostess’ Motion To Reject Teamster Contracts
May 15, 2012 12:50 pm | News | CommentsU.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Drain issued an oral decision Monday night denying Hostess Brands Inc's motion to reject all Teamster labor contracts, meaning that all contracts with Teamster local unions remain in effect.
Testing, Testing… The Emergence Of Test Facilities
May 15, 2012 10:05 am | by Krystal Gabert, Editor | Articles | CommentsIn an effort to save customers time and money — and to showcase their own equipment — food manufacturing vendors are launching test facilities across the globe, providing space for processors to assess equipment function before implementation.
Kellogg's Unveils Most Significant Brand Update In Company History
May 15, 2012 9:43 am | News | CommentsKellogg Company today announces a refresh of its iconic, 106-year-old Kellogg's ® brand in the most significant update of its marquee identity in company history.
BPI Laying Off 86 Workers
May 15, 2012 9:38 am | by GRANT SCHULTE,Associated Press | News | CommentsThe maker of the beef product dubbed "pink slime" by critics said Monday it was laying off 86 employees from its corporate office in South Dakota, citing what it calls a misinformation campaign about a product that food-industry experts agree is safe.
Q&A: Consistency Is Key
May 15, 2012 9:37 am | by Jonathan Sabo, Vice-President of Marketing, Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co. | Articles | CommentsConsistency is key in the food industry. A food product’s recipe must continually be accurate and repeatable, not only to maintain high quality, but also to ensure safety. Food Manufacturing spoke with Jonathan Sabo of Cardinal Scale about how weighing and instrumentation systems can help manufacturers achieve consistent product results as facilities continue to become more automated and technologically advanced.
Krispy Kreme To Open Stores In India
May 14, 2012 10:09 am | News | CommentsKrispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. said Monday that 35 of its stores will open in India over the next five years under a new development deal with franchisee Bedrock Food Co.
Experts: Animal Cruelty Video 'Incredibly Disturbing'
May 14, 2012 10:07 am | News | Comments"This video was an incredibly disturbing, saddening and horrific example of the worst kind of animal handling," said Dr. Candace Croney of Purdue University. "What I saw is the antithesis of every professional standard for animal care and handling published in any industry guideline or any certification program. I cannot imagine that anyone in the swine industry who considers themselves a responsible actor could support what is seen in that video. The handling of the animals shown is scientifically and morally indefensible."
ConAgra To Layoff More Than 200 In Mo.
May 14, 2012 9:53 am | News | CommentsA ConAgra Foods Inc. plant in Batesville is to layoff between 230 and 250 workers in July when it moves frozen dinner preparation from the facility to Missouri, the company said Friday.
Accurate Measurements Play Key Role In Productivity
May 14, 2012 9:24 am | by OHAUS Corporation | Articles | CommentsIn order to ensure precision and efficiency during its weighing processes, a specialty food supplier utilizes five checkweighing scales in combination with a specialized proprietary software system to collect the weights of each individually wrapped cheese package and generate the corresponding label.
Pay Practices A Key Concern For Food Processors
May 14, 2012 8:30 am | by Helen N. Baker, Freeborn & Peters LLP | Articles | CommentsCompensation practices of meat and poultry producers have been closely examined by courts in recent years, with somewhat varying results, depending on the specific facts of each case.
Jones Soda Earnings Fall Flat
May 11, 2012 12:53 pm | News | CommentsPremium soda maker Jones Soda Co. said Thursday that its first-quarter loss was roughly even with last year's as the company cut costs in the face of declining revenue.
Fine Line Between Greed & Groundbreaking Discovery
May 11, 2012 10:11 am | by CHRIS FOX, Associate Editor, Product Design & Development | Articles | CommentsHave you seen the price of gas lately? This is what happens when large corporations get involved in things that we demand or desperately want. They corner the market and rack up the price.
Hostess Layoff Warnings Spread To Indiana, Michigan
May 11, 2012 9:43 am | News | CommentsHostess Brands Inc. has notified the Indiana Department of Workforce Development and Michigan officials it might close plants and layoff hundreds of workers if the company liquidates as part of its bankruptcy restructuring.
