ARTICLES BY ISAAC FLETCHER

• New Food Processing Blades Cut Downtime And Improve Efficiency

  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.

• Avian Flu Has The Food Industry Walking On Egg Shells

  In the face of the worst outbreak of avian flu in U.S. history, companies throughout the food industry are searching for ways to adapt to the significant contraction of the domestic egg supply.

• An Important Step Toward Improving Seafood Traceability

  The seafood industry has long been vulnerable to illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, but through the development of a technology architecture, the industry is gaining access to the tools it needs to improve traceability, as well as sustainability.

• USDA Finalizes Ruling For Labeling Of Mechanically Tenderized Beef

  In response to growing concerns over bacterial contamination, mechanically tenderized meat products must now be labeled as such and must include proper cooking instructions.

• Is Flexible Packaging The Best Choice For Your Food Product?

  With a wide variety of flexible packaging options on the market, making design decisions can be tedious, but necessary, work. Whether you package liquid products, dried goods, or meats and cheeses, the perfect flexible packaging solution is out there.

• Growth In Processed-Seafood Market Is Creating Opportunities Worldwide

  Driven by consumer trends and preferences, the market for processed seafood is expected to see high rates of growth through 2018. This is expected to open opportunities for seafood-processing equipment manufacturers and seafood processors seeking to extend global market penetration.

• DuPont: Keeping Meat Fresh Will Help The Environment

  DuPont’s innovative resin for use in food packaging can extend the life of packaged goods, which helps address major food industry concerns of sustainability and food-waste reduction

• The Future Of The Global HPP Market: What You Need To Know

  The rising demand for food and beverage products enabled and improved by HPP is creating opportunities for the global HPP market, but high costs compared to alternative-processing methods are creating some challenges

• The Poultry Industry — Cutting Waste With Automated Deboning Technology

  A new system using imaging technology and robotics provides poultry processors with a way to make precise, waste-less cuts, increasing yields, and improving food safety

• FDA’s May Warning Letters Address Numerous Instances Of Food Adulteration

  The letters, which were sent to food manufacturers in Pennsylvania, New York, Kentucky, Missouri, and Puerto Rico, identified mishandling of food products, improper drug administration, and numerous other regulatory violations; companies must outline specific steps to address the issues within 15 working days.

• Kraft Cuts “Steak” From A.1. Sauce As It Continues Adapting To Consumer Preferences

  Evolving consumer tastes have caused many food manufacturers to reevaluate brands and alter marketing schemes to better fit the modern food landscape.

• Maple Leaf Foods Rolls Out Product Development To Combat Rising Pork Prices

  To address inflation issues and a first-quarter net loss, the Canadian meat processor is designing new products and looking to grow its market share.

• Penn State Researchers Aim To Improve Meat Safety

  To help eliminate microorganisms in meat and poultry, researchers have developed a method to incorporate antimicrobial agents into an edible film with encouraging results

• From Tiny Samples Of Animal Tissue Comes Lab-Grown Meat

  Test-tube produced meat, also known as “cultured” or “in-vitro,” could be the future of food.