Food Online News Features

  1. New Food Processing Blades Cut Downtime And Improve Efficiency 7/8/2015

    Equipment durability is an important consideration in food production, and within the harsh environments of many food processing operations, having sharp and durable blades results in better productivity and profitability.

  2. Accelerated Bacteria Separation: Taking Food Contamination Detection To The Next Level 7/7/2015

    A new process developed at the University of Maryland may help the food industry prevent recalls caused by contaminated products making it to market.

  3. Double Digit Growth Is Expected In The Nano-Enabled Packaging Market 7/6/2015

    The growing demand for fresh foods and products with extended shelf lives is driving growth in the global market for intelligent packaging.

  4. Building A Culture Of Food Safety By Shaping In-Plant Behavior 7/1/2015

    With FSMA changes looming on the horizon, there is no better time to encourage in-plant behaviors that create a culture of food safety and build a foundation for a preventive approach to food safety-related events.

  5. Why Consider Flexible Packaging For Your Food Products? 6/30/2015

    Brand owners are always on the lookout for better ways to package products and trying to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. With a broad range of materials, applications, and benefits offered by flexible packaging, brand owners and consumers alike are showing strong interest in this format.

  6. Building An Integrated Food Safety System Is An Enormous Challenge 6/30/2015

    The FDA has stressed that an integrated food safety system is a critical element in taking a preventive approach to food safety. However, building an integrated system presents some unique and very big challenges.

  7. Reducing Food Contamination With Well-Designed Equipment 6/29/2015

    Effective food safety involves many elements, and equipment design can play an instrumental role in preventing cross-contamination and the spread of allergens.

  8. USDA Program Promotes Use Of Plant-Based Materials 6/29/2015

    In order to foster sustainability and environmentally-friendly practices throughout the country, the USDA is extending a program that encourages the use of plant-based materials for various food manufacturing practices.

  9. How Small Farms Using Big Data Can Improve Food's Global Supply Chain 6/25/2015

    In recent years, there have been shortages of many food products. However, thanks to improvements in technology, the global food supply chain is becoming more secure and sustainable than ever before.

  10. How The Food Manufacturing Industry Is Addressing Growing Concerns Of Water Shortages 6/25/2015

    Water is not only essential for life; it is also a critical component for many food and beverage processing operations. As water scarcity worsens, companies need to explore better, more efficient ways to use water.